Team Odisha milestones — from National Games debut to international representation.
Team Odisha made its historic debut at the 37th National Games. Odisha won 1 Gold medal in the Mixed Doubles event on debut, with less than a month of preparation. Gold medallists were awarded prize money of Ten Lakhs by the state. The Sports & Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha, extended full support to the team.
Team Odisha — Goa 2023
Smruti Rekha Pattnaik
Soumyashree Rath
Bikash Chandra Pattnaik
Over 100 players from across Odisha participated. Winners were declared in various age categories under Team, Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Teams were selected for the 9th Senior National Minigolf Championships 2024.
A 24-player squad (12 men, 12 women) represented Odisha and won 22 medals — 12 Gold, 2 Silver and 8 Bronze — making Odisha one of the best state teams at the championship. Odisha ranked 2nd as Overall Best Women's Team and 4th as Overall Best Men's Team among 25 participating states. Both teams qualified for the 38th National Games at Uttarakhand.
Medal-winning squad
Soumyashree Rath
Smruti Rekha Pattnaik
Bikash Chandra Pattnaik
Over 120 players from across Odisha participated. Winners were declared in various age categories under Team, Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Teams were selected for the 10th Senior National Minigolf Championships 2025.
Odisha Minigolfers won 22 medals across several category events — 3 Gold, 14 Silver and 5 Bronze. Odisha secured 2nd place in the Women's category and 3rd place in the Men's category.
Mr. Bikash Chandra Pattnaik represented India at the Minigolf World Championship held at Neheim Hüsten, Germany. As part of the Indian team, he gained exposure to international techniques, equipment and built strong networks with players from around the world.
Indian representative
Bikash Chandra Pattnaik
9th Senior National Minigolf Championship, Nagpur · 3–6 March 2024
A team of 24 players (12 men, 12 women) represented Odisha. With 12 Gold, 2 Silver and 8 Bronze medals, Odisha was among the best state teams. Odisha ranked 2nd as Overall Best Women's Team and 4th as Overall Best Men's Team among 25 participating states.
Medallists
Medallists
Soumyashree Rath
Medallists
Smruti Rekha Pattnaik
Medallists
Bikash Chandra Pattnaik
Medallists
Medallists
2023
Historic debut. 1 Gold in Mixed Doubles. 14-player Team Odisha.
2024
Over 100 players. District associations expanded across Odisha.
2024
22 medals. Best state team tally. Qualified for National Games Uttarakhand.
2025
Over 120 players. Teams selected for 10th Senior Nationals.
2025
22 medals. 2nd Women's, 3rd Men's team standings.
2025
Bikash Chandra Pattnaik represents India internationally.