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Koraput’s Pride Shines on National Stage: Sunabeda’s Himesh Mandingi Selected for National Football Championship
Koraput’s Pride Shines on National Stage: Sunabeda’s Himesh Mandingi Selected for National Football Championship
Koraput | Jan 5, 2026 - Koraput has once again brought glory to Odisha as Himesh Mandingi of Sunabeda has been selected to represent the district at the national level, making the entire region proud. Himesh, a promising young footballer and a student of Aeronautics DAV High School, MIG Nagar, Sunabeda, has earned a coveted place in the Under-17 (Boys) school-level football team for the 69th School-Level National Football Championship.
The prestigious national tournament will be held from January 12 to January 16, 2026, in Panipat, Haryana, and will witness participation from top young football talents across the country. Notably, Himesh Mandingi is the only player selected from the entire Koraput district, a remarkable achievement that highlights the growing sporting talent emerging from this tribal and hilly region of Odisha.
Teachers, sports coaches, and local residents have hailed Himesh’s selection as a moment of pride for Koraput, stating that his achievement reflects the district’s untapped potential in national sports. Despite limited facilities and challenging conditions, young athletes from Koraput continue to excel through dedication, discipline, and hard work.
Himesh’s journey from Sunabeda to the national arena is being seen as an inspiration for hundreds of aspiring sportspersons in the district. His selection has also renewed hopes that Koraput will receive greater attention in terms of sports infrastructure and training facilities.
As Himesh prepares to compete on the national stage, the people of Koraput wish him success and hope that he will carry the spirit, determination, and pride of the district while representing the region and the state before the nation.
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