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Two Promising Odisha Track Athletes Killed in Late-Night Road Accident
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 08:48 AM
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Two rising track athletes from Odisha died in a late‑night road crash, officials said.
A late‑night road accident claimed the lives of two young track athletes from Odisha, according to local reports. The crash occurred after the athletes were travelling on a highway, and emergency services were unable to revive them at the scene.
Both athletes were considered promising talents in the state's athletics circuit and had recently been selected for national-level competitions. Their untimely death has shocked the local sports community, which had been tracking their progress in sprint and middle‑distance events.
The Odisha Athletics Association expressed deep sorrow and called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the accident. Officials also urged authorities to improve road safety measures, especially on routes frequently used by sportspersons during training and travel.
Family members of the deceased were informed, and arrangements for a dignified funeral are being made in accordance with local customs. The association has announced a moment of silence at upcoming state meets to honor the athletes' memory.
Both athletes were considered promising talents in the state's athletics circuit and had recently been selected for national-level competitions. Their untimely death has shocked the local sports community, which had been tracking their progress in sprint and middle‑distance events.
The Odisha Athletics Association expressed deep sorrow and called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the accident. Officials also urged authorities to improve road safety measures, especially on routes frequently used by sportspersons during training and travel.
Family members of the deceased were informed, and arrangements for a dignified funeral are being made in accordance with local customs. The association has announced a moment of silence at upcoming state meets to honor the athletes' memory.