Bhubaneswar, Aug 8: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday announced a cash reward of Rs 15 lakh  to each team member of the India men's hockey team and Rs 10 lakh for supporting staffers for winning the bronze medal at the ongoing Paris Olympics.

The Chief Minister also announced a special cash prize of Rs 4 crore for Amit Rohidas, who hails from Odisha.  

Speaking to the media, Majhi said, "I congratulate the Indian men's hockey team for winning the bronze medal against Spain at the Paris Olympics. This bronze medal is a reflection of our dedication to hockey. The people of Odisha are proud of this achievement."

"I have invited all the players to come to Odisha. I am announcing a prize of Rs 15 lakh to each player and Rs 10 lakh to the support staff. I am also announcing a special award of Rs 4 crore for Odisha's son, Amit Rohidas. This achievement must encourage countless sportspersons of Odisha," he added.

CM Majhi also spoke to the team members through video conferencing.

A brace from skipper Harmanpreet Singh and PR Sreejesh's effortless saves secured a bronze medal for India at the Paris Olympics with a 2-1 win over Spain at the Yves du Manoir Stadium.

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

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik and other dignitaries congratulated the Indian men's hockey team for winning bronze at the ongoing Paris Olympics.

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