On the occasion of National Sports Day, Sanjeev Kumar Giri, a resident of Harsinghpur in Sarairanjan block, Samastipur district, was honored with the Bihar Khel Ratna Award at the 26th Bihar Samman Samaroh held in Bhagwat Nagar, Patna. He was felicitated with a certificate of appreciation and a memento for his outstanding performance in parachute competitions at the international level, where he won five medals. Sanjeev's achievement has brought immense joy to his family, the entire Sarairanjan area, and the Samastipur district.

Sanjeev Kumar Giri, son of former military officer Ganeshanand Giri, received this honor from the Bihar Disabled Sports Academy. His sporting achievements were particularly lauded at the ceremony organized on National Sports Day. By winning five medals in international parachute competitions, Sanjeev has brought glory to Bihar and the country. He has secured five medals in the World Parachuting competition and also won several medals in the Khelo India Para Games. Due to his consistent excellent performance, he is considered one of the most talented players in the para-sports world.

Alongside his achievements in sports, Sanjeev Kumar Giri also fulfills his professional responsibilities. He is currently working as an Auditor in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, Chennai. By consistently performing well in sports alongside his job, he has set an inspiring example for young people.

Upon receiving the award, local MLA and Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary congratulated Sanjeev Kumar Giri. Block Chief Veena Kumari, Deputy Chief Sanjeev Kumar Thakur, Chief Councilor of Sarairanjan Nagar Panchayat Pooja Kumari, Block Twenty Point President Ramashray Prasad, Samastipur South BJP District President Shashidhar Jha, and BJP leader Prof. Amarendra Kumar, among others, expressed their happiness over Sanjeev's achievement and wished him a bright future.