Barbil Kickboxing Team Shines in Ganjam, Kendujhar District Bags 44 Medals and Two Pro Title Belts

Barbil/Kendujhar: The Barbil kickboxing team has brought immense pride to the Kendujhar district by delivering a stellar performance at the 7th Amateur Kickboxing State Championship 2026, held in Ganjam.

A total of 23 participants from Barbil represented the district and achieved remarkable success.

The team secured an impressive tally of 44 medals — including 28 gold, 5 silver, and 11 bronze medals.

Adding to this glory, two fighters from Barbil competed in the professional fight category and clinched prestigious title belts.

– Miss Anita Gope triumphed in the –60 kg female low‑kick category, winning the pro title belt.
– Mr Bapi Chatterjee emerged victorious in the –57 kg male category, securing the pro title belt.

This achievement marks a proud moment not only for Barbil but for the entire Kendujhar district.

Support and Gratitude
The championship’s success was made possible with the unwavering support of the Sonali Care Foundation.

The team and coach expressed heartfelt gratitude for the trust and encouragement received, emphasising that such achievements are possible only through collective support.

“This victory is the result of our players’ hard work and the community’s support.

We are deeply thankful for your trust and urge everyone to continue extending their support in the future.” – Manjeet Singh, Coach,
Kickboxing National Coach (Odisha).