Olympian sandeep sejwal

Khelo India University Games: Pratyasa Ray emerged triumphant at the recently concluded Khelo India University Games 2023 Ashtalakshmi, bagging four gold, one silver and one bronze to finish as the most successful female athlete of the prestigious Games.

Returning for her third edition of the Khelo India University Games, the 21-year-old swimmer, representing Utkal University from Odisha, attributed the success to her preparations ahead of the competition and lauded the Khelo India initiative as a platform that provides much-needed competition for athletes.

Clocking her personal best, in 400m freestyle (4:48:22) to win the gold, Pratyasa credited her success to the support of Odisha JSW Swimming High-Performance Centre, where she trains under Olympian Sandeep Sejwal.