Odisha sprinter Animesh Kujur was part of the Reliance team that won the gold medal with National Record in mens 4x100m relay with a time of 38.69 seconds. Gurindervir Singh, Manikanta Hoblikar and Amlan Borgohain were other three runners of the team that bettered the previous National Record of 38.89 seconds.

Odisha Olympian Srabani Nanda was a member of the NCOE Trivandrum team that secured the gold medal in womens 4x100m relay, clocking 44.12 seconds. Other three sprinters of the team were: Abinaya Rajarajan, Sneha SS and Nithya Gandhe.

Odisha runners Saswat Kumar Sahoo, Bhima Sardar and Sukhi Baske featured in the Reliance team that secured the bronze medal in 4x400m mixed relay event with a time of 3:36.85. Ramandeep Kaur was the other member of the team.

Odisha Athletics Association President Dr G Srinibas Patnaik and secretary Avijit Paul congratulated the medal winners of the State.
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TOP: Odisha runners (L-R) Bonita Lakra, Manisha Merel, DM Jayaram and Abhinash Sahu pose after winning the 4x100m mixed silver medal at the 2nd Indian Open Relay Carnival in Chandigarh on 30 April 2025.
RIGHT: Odisha Reliance Foundation Athletics HPC runners (L-R) Mahendra Santa, Abhay Singh, Pratik Maharana and Astik Pradhan display their U-20 mens 4X100m silver medal at the 2nd Indian Open Relay Carnival in Chandigarh on 30 April 2025.