Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik felicitated the players from Odisha in the Indian Hockey team at a function in Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar today. Birendra Lakra, Amit Rohidas, Deep Grace Ekka and Namita Toppo were part of the national teams that broke all previous records at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and reached the semi-finals. The men’s team won the bronze medal, at the same time the women’s team gave a tough fight to the opposition.
Chief Minister handed over the cash award of Rs 2.5 crores to Birendra Lakra and Amit Rohidas. Chief Minister also handed over the offer letter for appointment as Deputy Superintendent of Police in the State Police department. He appreciated the performance of the players in winning Bronze medal for the country.
He also handed over cash award of Rs 50 lakhs each to Deep Grace Ekka and Namita Toppo, who were part of the Indian Women’s Hockey team at the Tokyo Olympics. He commended the spirited fight of the women’s team in reaching the semi-finals and creating history in Indian Hockey.
Pattnaik also lauded their extraordinary contribution and advised them to work harder to bring more laurels to the country.
