Bhubaneswar (SunstarTV Bureau): For a spectacular performance performed by the Indian Hockey team at Olympic game battle field, the Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik felicitated the Odisha hockey players on Wednesday at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar.
Moreover, the 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.
Chief Minister 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.
Minister for Sports and Youth Services Tusharkanti Behera and Chairman, Odisha Hockey Promotion Council, Dilip Tirkey, Secretary 5-T V.K. Pandian and Secretary Sports R. Veenil Krishna also graced the ceremony.
The hockey players from the High-Performance Center and the Sports hostel were present during the ceremony. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik assured all support to the emerging players from Odisha.
