Odia Hockey Olympians Rewarded

Bhubaneswar (Reporters Today Bureau): Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today felicitated Odia hockey Olympians – Birendra Lakra, Amit Rohidas, Deep Grace Ekka and Namita Toppo– who were part of the Indian Men’s and Women’s Hockey Teams that created history at Tokyo Olympics-2020. At a special event held at Kalinga Stadium in State Capital, Naveen rewarded Birendra Lakra and Amit Rohidas with Rs 2.5 crore cash and offer letter for appointment as DSP in Odisha Police. He appreciated the performance of the players in winning Bronze medal for the country.

The CM also handed over cash award of Rs 50 lakh each to Deep Grace Ekka and Namita Toppo and commended the spirited fight of the women’s team in reaching semi-finals and creating history in Indian Hockey. Praising their performance, he advised them to continue their hard work and bring more pride to the country.

The players expressed their deep gratitude to the Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for supporting Indian Hockey, which led to wonderful results in Tokyo Olympics. The Olympians also thanked the State Government has for fulfilling its commitment of rewards.