Pratyasa Ray Honored with 32nd Ekalabya Puraskar 2024
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Recipient | Pratyasa Ray |
| Award | 32nd Ekalabya Puraskar for 2024 |
| Field | Swimming |
| Birthplace | Bargarh district, Odisha |
| Achievements | - Joint-Best Swimmer in Women Open category, 64th Odisha State Swimming Championship 2024 (6 Gold medals) - 6 Gold medals in 63rd Odisha State Swimming Championship 2023 - Best in sub-junior category, State Swimming Championship 2011 (4 Gold, 1 Silver) - 2 Silver, 1 Bronze in 2nd Odisha National Swimming Ranking Championship 2023 - 2 Silver medals in Thailand Age Group Swimming Championships 2023 |
| Prize Money | Rs 7 lakh (increased from Rs 5 lakh) |
| About Ekalabya Puraskar | Instituted in 1993 by IMPaCT, managed by IMFA. Recognizes outstanding performance by young Odisha sportspersons in the preceding two years. |
| IMPaCT President Remarks | Award aims to encourage young sportspersons to perform at national and international levels. |