Bhubaneswar, 21 August 2024: The Odisha Government, under the visionary
leadership of Honourable Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Vijay Utsav.
A grand celebration took place at Kalinga Stadium on August 21, 2024.
This prestigious event honoured the Indian Hockey team for their
remarkable achievement of securing the Bronze Medal at the recent
Olympic Games.
The Indian hockey team, captained by Harmanpreet Singh and featuring
Odia star Amit Rohidas, clinched the Bronze Medal at the Paris 2024
Olympics with a decisive victory over Spain. The Vijay Utsav kicked off
with an energetic parade from Biju Patnaik Airport to Kalinga Stadium,
culminating in a grand celebration of the nation’s sporting heroes
with thousands of people and hundreds of folk artists joining the
Roadshow. The road show was a true testament to the state’s unwavering
support for hockey and its deep connection with the sport as stated by
Honorable Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj.
Honourable Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi opened all doors to
encourage the Hockey Team by announcing ₹15 lakh for each player,
₹10 lakh for each support staff, ₹50 lakh for PR Sreejesh, and ₹4
crore for Odisha’s star, Amit Rohidas.
Odisha Government is now focusing on enhancing grassroots-level
infrastructure to promote sports across the state. This strategic move
aligns with Chief Minister of Odisha’s vision to build a robust sports
ecosystem and elevate the overall sports culture in the state. Building
upon commitment to hockey, Chief Minister Majhi has announced a further
extension of Odisha’s sponsorship of Indian hockey until 2036 which
aligns with the state’s ambitious ‘Vision Odisha: 2036,’ which
celebrates Odisha’s centenary.
Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj added, “This grand celebration not
only honours our athletes’ remarkable achievements but also underscores
Odisha Government’s pivotal role in advancing sports both nationally and
internationally. We reaffirm our focus on nurturing talent and building
a robust sports infrastructure for the future from the grassroots level.
Govt. will leave no stone unturned in creating robust infrastructure
setup at the ground level to develop more players Olympic ready which is
in line with Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision.”
Although the festive fever is yet to begin in the state, but the
Celebration organised by Odisha Govt. created an overwhelming and goose
bumping atmosphere. As the nation came together to honour these heroes,
the event served as a powerful reminder of the potential that lies in
supporting and nurturing sporting talent. The Odisha Government invites
the nation to embrace the spirit of victory and commitment that defines
our collective journey towards sporting greatness
by Asia Hockey
