Odisha Celebrates Indian Hockey Team's Olympic Bronze Triumph

A grand celebration at Kalinga Stadium, led by Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, honored the Indian Hockey team for winning the Bronze at Paris 2024 Olympics. The event featured a parade and highlighted Odisha's commitment to sports infrastructure and talent development.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi led a grand celebration at Kalinga Stadium on Wednesday in honor of the Indian Hockey team's remarkable Bronze Medal win at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The prestigious event celebrated the team's achievement in the presence of thousands of supporters.

The Indian hockey team, captained by Harmanpreet Singh and featuring Odia star Amit Rohidas, clinched the Bronze Medal with a decisive victory over Spain. The 'Vijay Utsav' commenced with an energetic parade from Biju Patnaik Airport to Kalinga Stadium, where the nation's sporting heroes were lauded by thousands of participants and hundreds of folk artists.

This grand celebration underscored Odisha's unwavering support for hockey, a sentiment echoed by Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj. He reaffirmed the state's commitment to advancing sports both nationally and internationally, announcing significant financial incentives for players and support staff, including Rs 4 crore for Amit Rohidas. The event also marked the extension of Odisha's sponsorship of Indian hockey until 2036, in alignment with the state's ambitious 'Vision Odisha: 2036,' celebrating the state's centenary.

(With inputs from agencies.)