Bhubaneswar: The State Assembly on Tuesday issued a round resolution to congratulate the Hockey team of women and men of India for their spectacular performances at the Tokyo Olympics recently.
The Minister of Sports Tusharkanti Behera transferred the resolution, which was also supported by the opposition bench.
“Hockey has a special place in India.
This game brings together the entire country and makes Indians around the world feel proud of achieving in Tokyo.
Men’s team has shown great resistance, skills, and fitness while the performance of women’s team is beyond all expectations and shows enthusiasm Exceptional battle.
Even though they can’t win medals, they win the hearts of the nation, “said Behera.
While the men’s team won a bronze medal who beat Germany and ended waiting for 41 years India to win a medal in Hockey, a team of women also reached their first place at the Olympics.
Odisha is the official sponsor of the national men’s and women’s hockey team since 2018.
“It’s a matter of pride for all of us that Odisha has been recognized as a force behind the success of the Indian team.
Never in the history of the country, Odisha is praised so much throughout the country.
This is the result of The vision of the head of Minister of Naveen Patnaik to support the resurrection of hockey in India, “said Minister of Sports.
Behera said the strategic decision of the minister’s minister to partner with Indian hockey and sponsor teams and arranged all major tournaments in Odisha including the 2018 men’s black world cup, causing great success to this country.
“The minister’s chairman has gained a love for Indians because of His Kenelegrika approach, who brought the glory of Indian hockey,” said Behera.
Repeating the support of the state government for Hockey, the Minister of Sports says Odisha will be an Indian Hockey house and will continue to support the game to make Indian world champions.
Supported by the performance of the male and female hockey team, the head of the minister has announced protection to the team for another 10 years outside 2023.
The state government has also organized large revenues for both teams after their success in Tokyo and sanctioned awards as a sign of encouragement.
Odisha assembly passes the resolution congratulations to the national hockey team for the performance of the Tokyo Olympics
