Bhubaneswar, Apr 8 (FN Agency) Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik felicitated National record holder and Odisha’s Cycling sensation, Swasti Singh for her outstanding achievements in Cycling at Naveen Nivas today. Mr.Patnaik handed over a cheque of Rs 2 lakhs as financial incentive for her achievements to Swati, a a rising star for Odisha Sports.
She clinched two gold and one silver medal in Cycling in Khelo India Youth Games 2020, Guwahati. Recently, she won gold in the 3000 meters individual Pursuit category, setting a new national record of 4:05:547 seconds and another gold medal in the 60 km Road Mass Start at the 25th National Road Cycling Championship held in Navi Mumbai. At the 72nd National Track Cycling Championship held at Osmania University, Hyderabad, Swasti bagged a silver medal each in the 10-kilometer Scratch Race and 20-kilometer Point Race.
Congratulating Swasti on her achievements, Mr.Patnaik said, “ Her achievement is an inspiration for many young and aspiring cyclists of our country, especially women, who will emulate her path of striving and success. “We are immensely proud of her. She has the potential to rise to be one of the Cycling superstars.”,the Chief Minister said. Swasti thanked the Chief Minister for the appreciation and the support. She is currently training at the National Cycling Academy in New Delhi.