Odisha govt felicitates Indian hockey team with cash rewards for Paris Olympics bronze triumph

PR Sreejesh and Amit Rohidas recieved accolades during the ceremony.

Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi today felicitated the Indian men’s hockey team for their phenomenal achievement at the recently concluded Paris Olympics 2024. The 16-member squad, which included 11 members from the Bronze winning Team in Tokyo Olympics, created history by winning back-to-back medals for the first time since the 1972 Olympics in Munich.

During the ceremony, the Chief Minister Majhi felicitated each player of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team with Rs 15 and Rs 10 lakh to each member of the support staff.

Chief Minister felicitated Amit Rohidas, the only player from Odisha in the Indian Men’s team, with a special cash award of Rs 4 crore.

PR Sreejesh, who played his final game for India, received a special recognition from Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. He was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating his outstanding contributions to Indian hockey was felicitated with a total cash award of Rs 50L.

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Applauding the team for their historic win, Chief Minister Majhi said, “The award is in recognition of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team’s stellar performance. Their dedication, skill, and perseverance have not only brought pride to the nation but have also inspired the next generation. The state of Odisha remains committed to supporting the athletes and nurturing future talent in the sport.”

The ceremony was attended by Deputy Chief Minister, Shri KV Singh Deo, Deputy Chief Minister,  Smt. Prabhati Parida, Sports & Youth Services Minister, Suryabanshi Suraj, Chief Secretary  Manoj Ahuja and DC Anu Garg President of Hockey India, Shri Dilip Tirkey.

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