New Delhi, Aug 8: President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi and others congratulated the Indian men's hockey team for winning bronze at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Thursday.

Indian men's Hockey team today secured their second consecutive Bronze medal in Olympics as they defeated Spain 2-1 in the third-position match at the Yves du Manoir Stadium in Paris.

Notably, India won consecutive bronze hockey medals for the first time in 52 years since the 1972 Munich Games.

President Murmu said that Harmanpreet Singh's side deserves the highest praise for the resurgence of Indian Hockey.

"Heartiest congratulations to our Hockey Team for securing the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics! It is after over five decades that India has won bronze medals in back-to-back Olympic Games. The team deserves highest praise for the resurgence of Indian Hockey. They have done India proud. The consistency, skills, cohesion and fighting spirit shown by this team will inspire our youth. Well done, Indian hockey team," President Murmu wrote on X.

Extending his congratulatory message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "The Indian Hockey team shines bright at the Olympics, bringing home the Bronze Medal! This is even more special because it is their second consecutive Medal at the Olympics."

"A feat that will be cherished for generations to come! Their success is a triumph of skill, perseverance and team spirit. They showed immense grit and resilience. Congratulations to the players. Every Indian has an emotional connect with Hockey and this accomplishment will make the sport even more popular among the youth of our nation," Prime Minister said in a post on X.

Congratulating the Hockey India team, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announced a cash award of Rs 4 crore for Odia hockey star Amit Rohidas and Rs 15 lakh each for all team members and Rs 10 lakh support staff of Hockey India team.

Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik hailed Harmanpreet Singh's side and called it 'historic' for India.

"Indeed a historic and very very special moment for India. Congratulations to  #IndianHockey Team on winning consecutive bronze medals in #Olympics after so many decades. Indian team's historic medal at #ParisOlympics2024 has swelled every Indian's heart in pride. It is also a deeply emotional moment for me personally. May this bring back the halcyon days for hockey, bringing more and more laurels for the country. Best wishes," Naveen Patnaik wrote on X.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that it was a 'phenomenal match' by the Indian men's hockey team in the bronze medal game at the Paris Olympics.

"Phenomenal match by the Indian Hockey Team - proud to see you all bag the Bronze Medal Thank you, Sreejesh. Your relentless commitment to excellence has kept us inspired," Rahul Gandhi wrote on X.

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