Odisha CM Hails Historic Bronze for Indian Men’s Hockey in Paris Olympics

Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and current Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi congratulated the Indian men's hockey team for winning the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. The victory, described as a matter of pride for Indians, was their second consecutive bronze in Olympic games. Odisha sponsors the Indian hockey teams.

Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday extended his congratulations to the Indian men's hockey team for their triumphant bronze medal win at the Paris Olympics.

'Congratulate #IndianHockey Team on winning consecutive bronze medals in #Olympics after so many decades. Indian team's historic medal at #ParisOlympics2024 has swelled every Indian's heart in pride,' remarked Patnaik, who first sponsored Indian hockey in 2018, in a heartfelt post on X.

Adding to the chorus of praises, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi also expressed his elation. 'Many congratulations and best wishes to Indian Hockey team for winning the bronze medal by defeating Spain 2-1 at Olympics. This victory is a matter of pride and glory for crores of Indians. Jai Hind,' he said in another post on X. Odisha has proudly been the official sponsor of both the men's and women's Indian hockey teams since 2018.

(With inputs from agencies.)