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Odisha CM Felicitates Golden Indian Hockey Teams
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News18•16-10-2026, 23:15
Odisha CM Felicitates Golden Indian Hockey Teams
- •Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi felicitated the men's and women's hockey teams for securing gold at the Asian Games.
- •Each player of both teams received a cash prize of Rs 11 lakh, while supporting staff members were given Rs 5.50 lakh each.
- •Odia players Amit Rohidas, Shilanand Lakra and Sunelita Toppo were awarded an additional special cash prize of Rs 20 lakh each.
- •The Chief Minister reaffirmed the state government's commitment to continue as the official sponsor of the national hockey teams.
- •Majhi announced that block-level stadiums are being constructed across Odisha with an investment exceeding Rs 4,000 crore.
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The Odisha government awarded a cash prize of Rs 11 lakh to each player and Rs 5.50 lakh to each supporting staff member of both the men's and women's hockey teams. Additionally, Odia players Amit Rohidas, Shilanand Lakra, and Sunelita Toppo received a special cash prize of Rs 20 lakh each.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi stated that if India hosts the 2036 Olympic Games, a hockey event will be organized in Odisha to coincide with the centenary of the formation of the state.
The Odisha government is expanding its sports infrastructure by constructing stadiums at the block level with an investment exceeding Rs 4,000 crore.
