Asian Games: Odisha announces Rs 3 lakhs each for bronze medal winning India women’s hockey team members

Odisha government on Saturday announced cash awards of Rs. 3 lakhs to each players of the Indian women’s hockey team and the support staff to recognize their outstanding achievement of securing a bronze medal win at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. 

India defeated Japan, 2-1 to finish third in the continental event.  

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik congratulated the team on their success and said, “This is indeed a proud moment for our country as we witnessed yet another triumphant chapter in Indian hockey. The credit for this success goes to the entire team whose dedication and hard work have shone brightly. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to every member of the team and all the stakeholders involved. Your teamwork and determination have brought us this victory, and I have no doubt that many more such triumphs await Indian hockey in the future.”  

Earlier, Odisha government had also recognized the Indian men’s hockey team for their gold medal with cash awards of Rs. 5 Lakh to each member of the team, including the support staff.