Odisha showers money awards on hockey staff for gold medal, Rohidas to get 1.5 crore rupees

By PTI

BHUBANESWAR: A day after the Odisha authorities introduced a money award of Rs 5 lakh every to gamers and workers members of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday stated Odia defender Amit Rohidas will even be given a further Rs 1.5 crore for his function in nation’s historic gold win on the nineteenth Asian Games in Hangzhou.

Congratulating the Indian males’s hockey staff for successful gold on the Asian Games, Patnaik expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Amit Rohidas, acknowledging his excellent efficiency and calling him an “inspiration” for children not solely throughout Odisha but additionally all through India.

“Amit Rohidas’ remarkable achievements exemplify the spirit of perseverance and excellence. He has become a symbol of hope and pride for aspiring athletes in our state and beyond. His success story resonates with every individual striving to achieve greatness, and we are immensely proud of his accomplishments,” Patnaik stated in a press release.

Describing Amit Rohidas as a “true son of the soil” from the hockey-rich area of Sundergarh in Odisha, Patnaik stated he (Rohidas) had proudly earned himself an Olympic Bronze Medal on the Tokyo Olympics 2020.

Amit Rohidas, a product of Odisha’s wealthy sporting tradition, honed his distinctive expertise on the Panposh Sports Hostel in Rourkela.

With a formidable monitor file of over 150 caps, Rohidas emerged as an integral cog in India’s marketing campaign in Hangzhou, serving as the primary rusher and displaying exceptional strategic acumen.

His pivotal purpose within the semi-final in opposition to South Korea propelled the Indian staff in the direction of the ultimate and the coveted gold medal, a senior sports activities division official stated.

After Kishore Jena’s historic feat in javelin throw the place he gained a silver medal, Amit Rohidas turns into the second Odia to complete on the rostrum at this version of the Asian Games.

Jena was additionally rewarded with a money prize of Rs 1.5 crore for his achievement.

In regards to the money award for the Indian Men’s Hockey Team, the official stated that the reward will likely be given in recognition of their stellar efficiency to win the coveted gold medal and seal a berth within the Paris Olympics 2024.

The chief minister additionally spoke to the staff over video name after the medal ceremony on Friday.

“My heartiest congratulations to the victorious Indian men’s hockey team. Their unwavering dedication and hard work have once again proven that hockey is truly India’s game, embodying our nation’s unyielding spirit,” Patnaik stated.

“In Odisha, where hockey holds a special place in our hearts, this historic day will forever be etched in our memories as a momentous triumph for our beloved sport and our nation. I wish the Indian team the very best as they prepare for the Paris Olympic Games,” he added.

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh led admirably because the Indian males’s hockey staff mauled defending champions Japan 5-1 to reclaim the Asian Games gold in Hangzhou, China, their fourth within the continental showpiece, after 9 years.

The Odisha authorities has been the sponsor for the Indian hockey groups since 2018 and it’ll proceed until 2033.

The state authorities on Saturday issued full-page commercials in native and nationwide newspapers to congratulate the Indian Men’s Hockey staff for the Gold medal within the nineteenth Asian video games.

BHUBANESWAR: A day after the Odisha authorities introduced a money award of Rs 5 lakh every to gamers and workers members of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday stated Odia defender Amit Rohidas will even be given a further Rs 1.5 crore for his function in nation’s historic gold win on the nineteenth Asian Games in Hangzhou.

Congratulating the Indian males’s hockey staff for successful gold on the Asian Games, Patnaik expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Amit Rohidas, acknowledging his excellent efficiency and calling him an “inspiration” for children not solely throughout Odisha but additionally all through India.

“Amit Rohidas’ remarkable achievements exemplify the spirit of perseverance and excellence. He has become a symbol of hope and pride for aspiring athletes in our state and beyond. His success story resonates with every individual striving to achieve greatness, and we are immensely proud of his accomplishments,” Patnaik stated in a press release.googletag.cmd.push(perform() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

Describing Amit Rohidas as a “true son of the soil” from the hockey-rich area of Sundergarh in Odisha, Patnaik stated he (Rohidas) had proudly earned himself an Olympic Bronze Medal on the Tokyo Olympics 2020.

Amit Rohidas, a product of Odisha’s wealthy sporting tradition, honed his distinctive expertise on the Panposh Sports Hostel in Rourkela.

With a formidable monitor file of over 150 caps, Rohidas emerged as an integral cog in India’s marketing campaign in Hangzhou, serving as the primary rusher and displaying exceptional strategic acumen.

His pivotal purpose within the semi-final in opposition to South Korea propelled the Indian staff in the direction of the ultimate and the coveted gold medal, a senior sports activities division official stated.

After Kishore Jena’s historic feat in javelin throw the place he gained a silver medal, Amit Rohidas turns into the second Odia to complete on the rostrum at this version of the Asian Games.

Jena was additionally rewarded with a money prize of Rs 1.5 crore for his achievement.

In regards to the money award for the Indian Men’s Hockey Team, the official stated that the reward will likely be given in recognition of their stellar efficiency to win the coveted gold medal and seal a berth within the Paris Olympics 2024.

The chief minister additionally spoke to the staff over video name after the medal ceremony on Friday.

“My heartiest congratulations to the victorious Indian men’s hockey team. Their unwavering dedication and hard work have once again proven that hockey is truly India’s game, embodying our nation’s unyielding spirit,” Patnaik stated.

“In Odisha, where hockey holds a special place in our hearts, this historic day will forever be etched in our memories as a momentous triumph for our beloved sport and our nation. I wish the Indian team the very best as they prepare for the Paris Olympic Games,” he added.

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh led admirably because the Indian males’s hockey staff mauled defending champions Japan 5-1 to reclaim the Asian Games gold in Hangzhou, China, their fourth within the continental showpiece, after 9 years.

The Odisha authorities has been the sponsor for the Indian hockey groups since 2018 and it’ll proceed until 2033.

The state authorities on Saturday issued full-page commercials in native and nationwide newspapers to congratulate the Indian Men’s Hockey staff for the Gold medal within the nineteenth Asian video games.