Question: Sports woman Jhilli Dalabehera, from Odisha, who has been awarded with the 27th Ekalabya Award 2019, belongs to which sport?
(a) Swimming
(b) Boxing
(c) Weightlifting
(d) Badminton
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
• The women weightlifter from Odisha, Jhilli Dalabehera, was announced to be conferred 27th Ekalabya Award for 2019.
• The annual award instituted by Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust (IMPaCT) comprises a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh along with a citation.
• Bhubaneswar Sports Hostel inmate Jhilli has bagged two gold, three silver and a bronze medal in different international weightlifting events held between April 1, 2017 and March 31, 2019.
Links:
https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2019/nov/25/ekalabya-award-for-odia-weightlifter-jhilli-dalabehera-2066674.html
https://newscanvass.com/27th-ekalabya-award-2019-odisha-weightlifter-jhilli-dalabehera/