Bhubaneswar. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday congratulated India’s star youth runner Animesh Kujur on winning a bronze medal in the 200 meter race at the Asian Athletics Championships held in South Korea. 21 -year -old Animesh Kujur not only finished third by taking a brilliant time of 20.32 seconds, but also broke the national record of 20.40 seconds in the Federation Cup this year.
This achievement of Animesh Kujur has included him among the top runners of India. His historic victory has run a wave of happiness in Odisha and the whole country. Chief Minister Majhi said in his congratulatory message on social media platform x:
“Odisha runner Animesh Kujur is congratulated on winning a bronze medal by taking 20.32 seconds in the 200 meter race in #Asianathleticschampionships in South Korea and congratulating the whole country on winning a new national record. #Odishaforsports ”
An atmosphere of enthusiasm in Odisha
This success of Animesh Kujur is being celebrated with great enthusiasm in Odisha. Sports officials and enthusiastic fans have described it as an important moment for Indian athletics. This achievement of Animesh has inspired not only the sports scenario of Odisha but also at the national level.
