Naveen Patnaik Felicitates Indian Men's Hockey Team for Olympic Bronze

Former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik felicitated members of the Indian men's hockey team for their second consecutive bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. The event celebrated Patnaik's support for Indian hockey since 2018. Team members expressed gratitude for his crucial sponsorship and hoped for a gold in 2028.

Former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday felicitated members of the Indian men's hockey team, who clinched a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics earlier this month.

India emerged victorious over Spain with a 2-1 score in a thrilling match. Patnaik, whose previous administration has fervently supported Indian hockey since 2018, voiced his hopes for a gold medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

At the ceremony, players like Sumit, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Abhishek, and Sanjay, along with Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey, expressed gratitude towards Patnaik. They lauded his pivotal sponsorship, crediting him for reviving interest and support in the sport.

(With inputs from agencies.)