Bhubaneswar, June 11 -- In a major push to strengthen the state's sports ecosystem and grassroots talent development, the Odisha Government's Sports and Youth Services Department has provisionally selected 25 junior coaches across 12 sports disciplines. The recruitment marks the first such coaching appointment exercise in the state since 2016.

The recruitment process was initiated in 2025 to fill 38 vacant coaching positions across 16 disciplines.

Following a structured selection process, 25 candidates have been selected so far, including nine women coaches, in a move aimed at strengthening Odisha's athlete development framework.

The selected coaches will serve in disciplines including athletics, hockey, swimming, weightlifting, wrestl...