The ‘Ekalabya Puraskar’ for the year 2022 was

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The ‘Ekalabya Puraskar’ for the year 2022 was presented to cyclist Swasti Singh.

Swasti Singh was presented with a citation, trophy and Rs 5 lakh cash in a programme organized by Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust (IMPaCT), the charitable wing of IMFA.

She was honoured for her performance from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2022 at both national and international levels.

Football player Pyari Xaxa and Hockey player Shilanda Lakra also were honoured with a citation and Rs 50,000 cash each.

About Ekalabya Puruskar

Ekalabya Puraskar, instituted by IMPaCT in the year 1993, has come a long way to be recognized as the most prestigious sports award of Odisha, drawing parallels with many national awards.

The award is given every year to encourage young sports talents.