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Celebrations erupted across Odisha after India clinched her first Olympic medal in hockey in over four decades with the Men’s Hockey Team winning a Bronze medal by beating mighty Germany 5-4 in ongoing Tokyo Olympics.
Former Team India Captain and Olympian from Odisha, Dilip Tirkey, in his first reaction, said that the Indian squad did best today what several other generations of players and even the team led by him had failed to hit that mark ever since India won the gold medal in the 1980 Olympics in Moscow.
“I would like to congratulate the Team India for the bronze medal in Tokyo Olympics. With master player Dhanraj Pillay, Mukesh Kumar, we had also played big matches but failed to bag a bronze in Olympic what the young brigade of the Indian team did today,” Dilip said.
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“The team proved that it can beat any powerhouses in the world. The expectation of every Indian has been fulfilled today. The thumping performance of the Indian team will definitely inspire the budding talents in the country to grab the hockey sticks,” he reacted.
Lazarus Barla, another former Olympian said “It was an outstanding game today. The 5:4 score in a big performance. In competition for Bronze, the score usually stands at 1.0 or 2.0 but the scoreline proves how enthralling the match was for all of us. If we watch this game repeatedly, we would definitely learn many things. The emerging talents can rectify their mistakes if they watch such competition. I really enjoyed the match today.”
“I also expect similar performance from women’s Team in their next event. I also wish them to win a medal in the Olympics,” Barla said, extending good wishes to the Odia player Dip Grace Ekka, who is the vice captain of the women’s hockey team.
“My happiness doubled today as Odisha Government is the official sponsor of the Indian hockey team,” he said.
Speaking exclusively to OTV, Barla said that he is very happy being a former player of hockey. He said Sundergarh has become another global identity for Odisha after Puri dham as two players from the western district, who are a part of the team, made spectacular performance today.
Performance of Amit Rohidas in today’ match is beyond any appreciation, Barla added.
Sharing his experience with the two Odia players-Amit Rohidas and Birendra Lakra, Barla said he had guided them and shared some tips regarding ‘defence tackling’.
“Today’s victory will definitely boost the morale and confidence of women’s team who can play well and clinch a Bronze in the Olympics too, the former team India player said.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik congratulated the team India for the remarkable performance.
Brilliant in Blue 👏
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) August 5, 2021
Congratulations Indian Men’s #Hockey Team on the spectacular victory to give us an Olympic medal after 41 long years. This historic win at #Tokyo2020 will inspire generation of sportspersons. All the very best for future. #Cheer4India @thehockeyindia
Patnaik also spoke to the Team India players through a video call. He shared the the video on his twitter account.
Spoke to the victorious stars of Indian Men’s #Hockey and congratulated them on their spectacular win over Germany to win Bronze medal in #Tokyo2020. May they continue to shine and bring more glory for the nation. #Cheer4India pic.twitter.com/zuteKBayeJ
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) August 5, 2021
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan termed the win as a moment to cherish forever.
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Heartiest congratulations to the #MenInBlue for ending the wait for a medal in #Hockey at the #Olympics.
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) August 5, 2021
A moment to cherish forever, a bronze 🥉at #Tokyo2020 after 4 decades and the grit displayed by #TeamIndia will instil pride in every Indian 🇮🇳 heart. #CheerForIndia pic.twitter.com/KmWuxAqgSZ
Reacting to India’s win in Hoceky Olympics, BJP national vice president Baijayant Panda said that August 5 should undoubtedly be declared a sacred day for Indian history.
41 years, 72 years, 28 years...#August5 should undoubtedly be declared a sacred day for Indian history.
— Baijayant Jay Panda (@PandaJay) August 5, 2021
Yes, that's it! INDIA wins.
Congratulations to our Men's #Hockey team on winning #Bronze medal in the #TokyoOlympics.#TeamIndia #Cheer4India #Tokyo2020 @TheHockeyIndia pic.twitter.com/SFArJAnjW5
Re-writing history, a resolute Indian men's hockey team claimed the Olympic medal after 41 years, defeating a plucky Germany 5-4 to win the bronze in an edge-of-the-seat play-off match of the ongoing Games on Thursday.
The eight-time former gold-winners, India had to battle a heartbreaking slump in the sport in last four decades only to gradually make a resurgence in the last couple of years.
Their bronze, which is worth its weight in gold for the sheer emotion and nostalgia that hockey invokes in the country, became India's fifth medal at the ongoing Games.
