Durga Charan Mishra Wins Three Gold at SBKF International Games 2026
Retired Additional Superintendent of Police Durga Charan Mishra won three gold medals in shot put, discus and javelin at the SBKF International Games 2026 in Pokhara, Nepal.
Retired Additional Superintendent of Police Durga Charan Mishra from Bhabanipatana in Kalahandi district secured three gold medals at the SBKF International Games 2026 held in Pokhara, Nepal. Competing in the 80-and-above age category, he won gold in shot put, discus throw and javelin throw. The two-day event drew around 300 veteran athletes from India, Sri Lanka and Nepal. Mishra, a former football and volleyball captain for Odisha, has continued to represent India in masters competitions after his police retirement.
What events did Durga Charan Mishra win?
He claimed gold medals in the shot put, discus throw and javelin throw events. These victories came in the veteran age group for athletes aged 80 and above.
Who participated in the SBKF International Games 2026?
Around 300 veteran athletes from India, Sri Lanka and Nepal took part in the two-day international competition. Mishra, a former football and volleyball captain for Odisha, has continued to represent India in masters competitions after his police retirement.
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Who won three gold medals at the SBKF International Games 2026?
Durga Charan Mishra won three gold medals at the SBKF International Games 2026.
Which events did Durga Charan Mishra win gold in?
He won gold in shot put, discus throw and javelin throw.
Where were the SBKF International Games 2026 held?
The games were held in Pokhara, Nepal.
What age category did Durga Charan Mishra compete in?
He competed in the 80-and-above age category.
How many veteran athletes participated in the games?
Around 300 veteran athletes from India, Sri Lanka and Nepal participated.
What was Durga Charan Mishra’s profession before retirement?
He was an Additional Superintendent of Police before retiring.
What sports did Mishra play in his youth?
He played football and volleyball, captaining Odisha in both.
After retiring from police, what has Mishra continued to do?
He has continued to compete as a veteran athlete representing India in international masters competitions.
How has his latest achievement been received in Kalahandi?
His victory has been widely welcomed across Kalahandi district.
What is the name of the district headquarters town where Mishra resides?
He resides in Bhabanipatana, the district headquarters town of Kalahandi.
Jyotirmayee Majhi
District Correspondent, Kalahandi
Jyotirmayee Majhi covers Kalahandi district, with a focus on tribal rights, agriculture distress reporting, and district-level policy.
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