Bhubaneswar: The host Odisha bagged 5 medals including two gold, one silver and two bronze medals on the inaugural day of the 24th National Para Athletics Championship 2026 commenced at Kalinga Stadium here on Thursday.

Leading the medal tally for Odisha, Jayanti Behera clinched the Gold Medal in the Women’s 100m T47 event with an impressive timing of 13.17 seconds, showcasing excellent speed and determination.

In the Women’s 100m T12 category, Janaki Oram delivered a standout performance to win the Gold Medal, clocking 13.81 seconds, marking one of the key highlights of the day.

In the Men’s Javelin Throw F46 event, Ranjit Chanda secured a Bronze Medal with a throw of 55.55 meters, while Satyanarayan Jena also put up a strong performance with a distance of 51.49 meters, finishing among the top competitors.

Adding to the tally, Kamalakanta Nayak clinched a Bronze Medal in the Men’s 100m T53 event with a timing of 20.81 seconds, delivering a commendable sprint effort.

Further strengthening Odisha’s performance, Kabita Prabahue earned a Silver Medal in the Women’s 100m T13 event, finishing with a timing of 16.05 seconds.