Paris Olympics 2024: Odisha, Punjab govt announce cash prize for Indian men's hockey team

Hockey India had earlier announced cash prizes for the Indian men’s hockey team.

The Indian men’s hockey team has been honoured by their nation since winning the bronze medal at Paris Olympics 2024. Their inspirational run at Paris has been appreciated by Odisha’s and Punjab’s governments. Both the state governments have announced cash prizes for the players who led the nation into the podium at Paris.

Hours after the win at Paris, Hockey India had announced cash prizes for the players and the staff members. Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi declared a cash prize of INR 15 lakhs for players and INR 10 lakhs each for support staff members. He also announced that Odisha’s Amit Rohidas will be receiving INR 4 crores.

New Odisha Govt. carrying on the good work started by former state Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik!! 🙌🫶Proof how proper support can revive sports, teams.#Hockey #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/ZKyaINSUzE

— Khel Now (@KhelNow) August 9, 2024

The Punjab government joined the celebrations as Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann issued statements on cash prizes for the Indian men’s hockey team. Bhagwant Mann declared that players from Punjab in the Indian men’s hockey team will be presented with a cash prize of INR 1 crore.

Former chief minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik had talked to the team after they had won the bronze medal. The state has been the official sponsor of Indian hockey since 2018 and two months back Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi renewed their contract till 2036.

The Indian men’s hockey team had scripted history following a 2-1 win over Spain in the bronze medal playoffs at Paris Olympics. It was the first time in 52 years that the squad had won consecutive Olympic medals.

Captain Harmanpreet Singh was the leading goal scorer at Paris with 10 goals in eight matches. The 28-year-old scored at least a single goal in seven matches and scored a brace in the bronze medal playoffs against Spain.

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The men in blue collected their 13th Olympic medal in hockey. It was a special farewell for PR Sreejesh as he ended his career with a podium finish. There were further celebrations as Sreejesh was named as the co-flagbearer for the closing ceremony on August 11 alongside shooter and two-time bronze medallist Manu Bhaker.

The men’s hockey squad will now aim for higher benchmarks. With sound financial backing and support, the men’s hockey side will grow stronger and bring in more accolades for the nation.

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