Bhubaneswar: Keeping his promise, the head of the head of Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday handed over the cash award of RS 2.5 Crore each to Tokyo Olympic Bronze Medal Bronze Hockey Players Birendra Lakra and Amit Rohidas, less than 24 hours after they returned to the country.
The minister’s chairman also gave a cash award from RS 50 Lakh to the Members of the Women’s Hockey Team Grace Ekka and Namita Toppo for the best fourth finishes at the Olympics.
The men’s hockey team won a medal at the Olympics after 41 years.
Lakra and Rohidas, who were part of the team, were submitted to offer a letter to the appointment of the police deputy supervisor (DSP) at the Odisha police during a special criminal ceremony held at the Kalinga Stadium.
Lakra and Rohidas are the first Olympic medalists from the state.
Naveen praised the fighting battle shown by the women’s team in achieving the semi-final and advised all hockey players to continue their hard work and bring more victories to the country.
The players were eager to return home.
They expressed their gratitude to the main minister to support Indian hockey, which resulted in star performance in Tokyo.
I thank the main minister to keep his promise to provide cash awards and government work for us.
I urge young athletes to pursue their dreams with sincerity because the state government has provided support and infrastructure not only for hockey, but all other sports, “said Rohidas.
Grace in depth, the defense of a team of experienced women’s team, also appreciates the support of his support in carrying Hockey’s glory day again.
Lakra and Grace Deep, each of which is the deputy captain of the male and female team, serves a team’s shirt with the signature of all members to the minister of chairman.
Because Odisha is the official sponsor of the National Hockey team, cm is likely to make it easier for teams and women At the stadium on August 17 for their spectacular performances in Tokyo.