THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU
BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 11, 2026
Odisha para-archer Payal Nag was on Wednesday felicitated by the Sports
and Youth Services Department with a cash award of Rs 10 lakh in recognition of
her silver medal-winning performance at the 5th Asian Para Games 2026.
Payal clinched the silver medal in the Women's Para Compound Doubles
event at the continental championship, bringing laurels to Odisha and further
highlighting the state's growing presence on the international para-sports map.
At a felicitation ceremony held at the Kalinga Stadium here,
Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Sports and Youth Services Department, Bhupendra
Singh Poonia, and Director Dr. Yeddula Vijay felicitated the ace para-archer
and presented her with the cash award.
Congratulating Payal on her remarkable achievement, Poonia said her
success at the 5th Asian Para Games had brought pride and laurels to Odisha. He
noted that her accomplishment would serve as an inspiration for sportspersons
across the state and wished her continued success in future competitions.
He also reiterated the department's commitment to the overall development of sports and sportspersons in Odisha, stating that sustained efforts were being made to strengthen the state's sporting ecosystem and create a conducive environment for athletes to excel at national and international levels.
Payal's achievement is another significant milestone for Odisha's para-sporting fraternity, underlining the determination, resilience and competitive spirit of athletes who continue to make the state proud on the international stage.
