Odisha Chief Minister Congratulates Hockey Players for Asian Games Gold Medal
Odishas CM Mohan Chara Majhi meets hockey players Amit Rohidas, Shilanand Lakra, and Sunelita Toppo after their gold medal win at the Asian Games.
Bhubaneswar, October 17 (Daily Kiran) : Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Chara Majhi met with Indian hockey players Amit Rohidas, Shilanand Lakra, and Sunelita Toppo on Saturday at the Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. The trio recently achieved a remarkable feat by winning a gold medal at the Asian Games, bringing pride to the nation.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister praised the players’ accomplishments and highlighted Odisha’s significant contributions to Indian hockey. He commended their exceptional performances on the international stage.
Sharing photos from the meeting on social media platform X, CM Majhi expressed his congratulations to the Odisha players. He stated, “I congratulate Amit Rohidas, Shilanand Lakra, and Sunelita Toppo of the Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams. Their historic gold medal win at the 2026 Asian Games has qualified them for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This achievement is a matter of great pride for our state and country. I wish these talented athletes a bright future and success in the upcoming Olympics.”
Odisha is recognized as a key contributor of talented players to Indian hockey. Rohidas and Lakra have established themselves in men’s hockey, while Toppo has showcased her skills in women’s hockey.
Earlier on Friday, the Chief Minister honored the Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams during a grand ceremony at Kalinga Stadium. He celebrated their gold medal win and qualification for the 2028 Olympics, awarding each player ₹11 lakh and each support staff member ₹5.5 lakh.
Reaffirming his commitment to sports and athletes, the Chief Minister stated that Odisha will continue to be a strong ally in their success. He also reiterated the government’s determination to develop the state as one of the country’s leading sports capitals.
