Women swimmers gave Odisha a sparkling start in the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG), bagging one gold and three bronze medals at International Swimming Pool in Raipur, Chhattisgarh today. Anjali Munda won the gold medal in womens 200m freestyle, clocking 2:39.02 seconds.
Sriya Padiami (200m freestyle), Rinky Murmu (100m breaststroke) and Ritika Minz (womens 50m butterfly) claimed the three bronze medals for Odisha. Government Odisha has fielded a 154-member State contingent, the largest among all states, featuring 132 players and 22 coaches and support staff.