Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has lauded the Indian men's hockey team for their bronze medal victory at the 2024 Paris Olympics . This marks the second consecutive Olympic bronze for India in men's hockey after a gap of 52 years. The Odisha government, which sponsors the national team, announced significant rewards for their achievement.

"Hockey is not just a sport; it is a way of life in #Odisha," Patnaik wrote on social media. Odisha government announced rewards for hockey team The Odisha government has announced substantial financial rewards for the Indian men's hockey team. Defender Amit Rohidas will receive a whopping Rs.

4 crore. Each player on the team will be awarded ₹15 lakh, while support staff members are set to receive ₹10 lakh each. This initiative is part of the state's ongoing commitment to promoting and supporting field hockey .

Here is Patnaik's post! Immense pleasure meeting victorious #IndianHockey Team after winning coveted bronze medal in #ParisOlympics2024 . Hockey is not just a sport; it is a way of life in #Odisha . We always share a special bond with this beautiful game.

May the team continue its winning momentum and...

pic.twitter.com/9t5cUmCNaf Harmanpreet Singh tops goal scoring chart in Paris Olympics Harmanpreet Singh , the captain of the Indian men's hockey team, emerged as the top goal scorer in the tournament.

He scored an impressive 10 goals in eight matches, surpassing Australian Blake Govers's seven goals. Despite India's .