11th All India Siku Cup-2026 begins with grand bike rally .
Jajpur,15/11(PPT) : A grand motorcycle rally and a ceremonial torch procession marked the commencement of the 11th All India Siku Cup-2026 at Dharmasala in Jajpur district on Sunday, creating enthusiasm among sports lovers and local residents. The motorcycle rally was organised from Narasinghpur ground to Dharmasala Stadium, while the traditional torch procession started from the shrine of Maa Palashbudhi Thakurani and culminated at the stadium. Jajpur MP Dr Rabindra Narayan Behera, Korei MLA Akash Das Nayak, Jajpur district president Debajani Pradhan, sprint queen Dutee Chand, international woman sportsperson Dibyadarshini and an Odia film actress participated in the celebrations. Odisha Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj formally inaugurated the matches, marking the beginning of the sporting extravaganza. The dignitaries highlighted the importance of sports in promoting discipline, unity, brotherhood and leadership among young people, observing that sporting activities go beyond competition and play a significant role in shaping character and encouraging teamwork. Hosting an all-India sporting event in Dharmasala was described as a matter of pride for the region. The organisers expressed hope that the tournament would provide a valuable platform for emerging sporting talent, encourage greater participation among youngsters and establish Dharmasala as a prominent sporting destination, paving the way for new opportunities and achievements in the coming years Said Mla Himanshu Sekhar Sahoo .
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11th All India Siku Cup-2026 begins with grand bike rally, torch procession in Dharmasala
Jajpur :A grand motorcycle rally and a ceremonial torch procession marked the commencement of the 11th All India Siku Cup-2026 at Dharmasala in Jajpur district on Sunday, creating enthusiasm among sports lovers and local residents. The motorcycle rally was organised from Narasinghpur ground to Dharmasala Stadium, while the traditional torch procession started from the shrine of Maa Palashbudhi Thakurani and culminated at the stadium. Jajpur MP Dr Rabindra Narayan Behera, Korei MLA Akash Das Nayak, Jajpur district president Debajani Pradhan, sprint queen Dutee Chand, international woman sportsperson Dibyadarshini and an Odia film actress participated in the celebrations. Odisha Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj formally inaugurated the matches, marking the beginning of the sporting extravaganza. The dignitaries highlighted the importance of sports in promoting discipline, unity, brotherhood and leadership among young people, observing that sporting activities go beyond competition and play a significant role in shaping character and encouraging teamwork. Hosting an all-India sporting event in Dharmasala was described as a matter of pride for the region. The organisers expressed hope that the tournament would provide a valuable platform for emerging sporting talent, encourage greater participation among youngsters and establish Dharmasala as a prominent sporting destination, paving the way for new opportunities and achievements in the coming years Said Mla Himanshu Sekhar Sahoo .
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11th All India Siku Cup-2026 begins with grand bike rally, torch procession in Dharmasala
Jajpur :A grand motorcycle rally and a ceremonial torch procession marked the commencement of the 11th All India Siku Cup-2026 at Dharmasala in Jajpur district on Sunday, creating enthusiasm among sports lovers and local residents. The motorcycle rally was organised from Narasinghpur ground to Dharmasala Stadium, while the traditional torch procession started from the shrine of Maa Palashbudhi Thakurani and culminated at the stadium. Jajpur MP Dr Rabindra Narayan Behera, Korei MLA Akash Das Nayak, Jajpur district president Debajani Pradhan, sprint queen Dutee Chand, international woman sportsperson Dibyadarshini and an Odia film actress participated in the celebrations. Odisha Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj formally inaugurated the matches, marking the beginning of the sporting extravaganza. The dignitaries highlighted the importance of sports in promoting discipline, unity, brotherhood and leadership among young people, observing that sporting activities go beyond competition and play a significant role in shaping character and encouraging teamwork. Hosting an all-India sporting event in Dharmasala was described as a matter of pride for the region. The organisers expressed hope that the tournament would provide a valuable platform for emerging sporting talent, encourage greater participation among youngsters and establish Dharmasala as a prominent sporting destination, paving the way for new opportunities and achievements in the coming years Said Mla Himanshu Sekhar Sahoo .