Praises Pour In For Odisha Govt For Sponsoring India's Men & Women Hockey Teams
Indian Mens Hockey team entered into the semi finals of the Olympics after a gap of 49 years when they defeated Great Britain 3:1 at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday. Today Indian womens Hockey team also entered the semi-finals after registering a historic win against Australia by 1-0. All of this was made possible due to Odishas efforts to support hockey the national sport. Odisha government is the sponsor of both men and women national hockey teams...Read More
After the Indian men's and women's hockey team put up a brilliant performance at the Tokyo Olympics, praises are pouring in for the government of Odisha, that has single-handedly kept the sport alive in the country.
The Indian Men¡¯s Hockey team entered into the semi finals of the Olympics after a gap of 49 years when they defeated Great Britain 3:1 at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday.
Today, Indian women¡¯s Hockey team entered the semi-finals after registering a historic win against Australia by 1-0.
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The world no. 9 women's side also entered the history books with a phenomenally gritty performance.
The Indian women's hockey team scripted history by qualifying for the Olympic Games semifinals for the first time, beating three-time champions Australia
The Indian women hockey team's best finish at the Olympics came on debut in Moscow back in 1980 when it ended up at the fourth position among six teams.
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All of this was made possible due to Odisha's efforts to support hockey, the national sport.
Glued to the television screen for the entire match at Naveen Nivas, the Chief Minister rose to his feet, clapping in joy, and accompanying Indians in congratulating the team for the stupendous feat.
Expressing happiness over the Indian team's victory, the Chief Minister said that the national team has come out with flying colours in the quarter final.
Congratulations Indian Women's #Hockey Team on the spectacular win over Australia to seal the semifinal berth in #Tokyo2020. What a terrific game the team played against Australia! Keep the momentum going and wish the team best of luck. #Cheer4India pic.twitter.com/mIPv3lo20a
¡ª Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) August 2, 2021
Glory awaits!
¡ª Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) August 2, 2021
Congratulate Indian Women¡¯s #Hockey Team on registering a thumping victory in the quarter-final against Australia at #Tokyo2020. May the team continue its winning streak & bring glory to the country. Wish the team all the best.#Cheer4India @thehockeyindia
The national hockey teams' success - both men and women - holds immense significance for Odisha as the State has been on the forefront of promoting the game in the country.
Odisha government is the sponsor of both men and women national hockey teams since 2018.
The state government has also pledged Rs 150 crore for sponsoring the teams for five years.
The State immensely contributed towards Indian hockey team - both men and women - with many players representing the national squads. At present the vice captain in men's team Birendra Lakra and Deep Grace Ekka in the women's team are from Odisha.