Odisha bagged eight medals, including three gold, three silver and two bronze in the 6th Indian Open U-23 Athletics Competition, which was organized by Rajasthan Athletics Association, under the aegis of the Athletics Federation of India at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur from 16 to 18 October 2026.
Sabita Toppo, Mehak Nasrin Dayan Khan and Marimukta Soreng captured the three gold medals, while the three silver medals were secured by Dondapati Mrutyam Jayaram, Susmita Tigga and Laxmipriya Kisan. Jayaran was the only multiple medal winner from Odisha, also winning one bronze. The other bronze medal was claimed by Astik Pradhan.