The third place in womens competition was secured by Cuttack, who beat Paradeep Port Trust 2-1 (25-22, 18-25, 15-6). The womens champion team received a cash prize of Rs 18,000, while teams occupying second and third position were given Rs 12,000 and Rs 8,000 respectively.

Baliguda won the title in the 1st Traditional Volleyball (Shooting) Championship for Men with a 2-0 victory over Chakapada in the final match. The champion team received a cash prize of Rs 10,000 and the runners-up side was given Rs 8,000.

Kandhamal MP, VFI President and KIIT & KISS founder Prof Achyuta Samanta graced the closing ceremony as chief guest in Phulbani. Kandhamal District Athletic Association President Kamalakanta Pandey, General Secretary Sibaprasad Tripathy and OVA General Secretary Dr Gaganendu Dash were present on the occasion.

The presentation ceremony at Boudh Town was graced by Boudh MLA Pradeep Kumar Amat, Boudh Collector Lalatendu Mishra, OVA working president Sanjay Kumar Das and Boudh District Athletic Association secretary Rabindra Kumar Rout.
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PHOTO: Players of State senior volleyball title winning East Coast Railway men and women teams with guests and officials at the presentation ceremony in Phulbani and Boudh on 13 November 2021.