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Odisha CM Mohan Majhi Announces Cash Rewards For Indian Hockey Team

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a cash reward of Rs 4 crore for Amit Rohidas, a member of India’s bronze-winning men’s hockey team from the Paris Olympics. Rohidas is from Odisha.

Majhi also declared Rs 15 lakh for each player and Rs 10 lakh for each support staff member of the Indian hockey team in recognition of their achievement. The team secured the bronze medal by defeating Spain 2-1 on Thursday. This marks their second consecutive bronze at the Olympics, following their third-place finish at Tokyo 2020.

CM Majhi said: “I have congratulated Indian Hockey Team captain Harmanpreet Singh, coach Craig Fulton, and all the players for clinching the bronze medal by registering a scintillating win against Spain in the Paris Olympics. I also talked to them.”

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“This bronze medal is the symbol of our years-long dedication to the game of hockey. Each Odia citizen is proud of this success. The hockey players occupy a special place in our hearts. I have invited them to visit Odisha soon,” added CM Majhi.

Former Odisha Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik also congratulated the team. He stated: “Pleasure speaking to victorious #IndiaHockeyTeam and congratulating the team on etching their name in history with consecutive bronze medals in #Olympics. Everyone in #Odisha and people across India are proud of this historic feat,” Patnaik wrote on his X handle.

The Odisha government has been sponsoring Hockey India since 2018 and will continue to do so until 2036.

Shibra Arshad

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