Bhubaneswar: Khantikashipuriya defeated Smart 11 and emerged champion of the Kashipur Premier League (KPL) a prominent annual cricket tournament organised by the local community of Kashipur village in Rayagada district. Vedanta Aluminium, India’s leading producer of aluminium, extended its support to the 2025 edition of (KPL).
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The tournament saw spirited participation from 128 players representing various teams across the Kashipur block. After weeks of competitive action, the grand finale delivered an electrifying showdown between Khantikashipuriya and Smart 11, drawing over 2,000 spectators from nearby villages.
The winners were felicitated by Debabrata Malik, Inspector In-Charge, Kashipur, and Dr. Netanand Naik, Head of the Community Health Center, in the presence of local leaders and government officials.
Commending the players, Sunil Gupta, Chief Operating Officer, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “Sports is a powerful medium to nurture the youth. Odisha has a rich sporting heritage, and by supporting community-level tournaments like the Kashipur Premier League, our team at Rayagada aims to empower young talent and contribute meaningfully to the state’s legacy of sporting excellence.”
