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Odisha Chief Minister Announces Rs 11 Lakh Reward for Each Asian Games Gold‑Winning Hockey Player
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 09:17 PM
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Odisha’s chief minister has announced a cash award of Rs 11 lakh for every member of the men’s hockey squad that won gold at the Asian Games.
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced that each member of the Indian men’s hockey team will receive a cash reward of Rs 11 lakh in recognition of their gold‑medal triumph at the Asian Games.
The decision was communicated during a state‑level ceremony, underscoring Odisha’s commitment to honour sporting excellence and motivate athletes across the country.
Patnaik highlighted that the award reflects the government’s broader policy of supporting sports talent and encouraging a culture of high performance.
The men’s hockey team’s victory added to India’s medal tally at the Asian Games, and the financial incentive is expected to boost morale ahead of upcoming international fixtures.
The cash reward will be disbursed to the players in the coming weeks, as per the state’s standard procedures for sports recognitions.
The decision was communicated during a state‑level ceremony, underscoring Odisha’s commitment to honour sporting excellence and motivate athletes across the country.
Patnaik highlighted that the award reflects the government’s broader policy of supporting sports talent and encouraging a culture of high performance.
The men’s hockey team’s victory added to India’s medal tally at the Asian Games, and the financial incentive is expected to boost morale ahead of upcoming international fixtures.
The cash reward will be disbursed to the players in the coming weeks, as per the state’s standard procedures for sports recognitions.