{"id":28020,"date":"2023-10-07T18:25:11","date_gmt":"2023-10-07T12:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.testctsl.in\/indiafirstepaper?p=28020"},"modified":"2025-08-14T10:01:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T04:31:59","slug":"naveen-congratulates-mens-hockey-team-for-historic-gold-medal-at-asian-games-announces-rs-5-lakhs-each-for-players-support-staff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.testctsl.in\/indiafirstepaper\/2023\/10\/07\/naveen-congratulates-mens-hockey-team-for-historic-gold-medal-at-asian-games-announces-rs-5-lakhs-each-for-players-support-staff\/","title":{"rendered":"Naveen Congratulates Men\u2019s Hockey Team for Historic Gold Medal at Asian Games, Announces Rs 5 Lakhs Each For Players, Support Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulating the Indian men\u2019s hockey team for their historic gold medal at the 19th Asian Games on Friday, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced a cash award of Rs 5 lakh each for players and support staff of the victorious team.<\/p>\n<p>With their stellar performance to win the coveted Gold, India sealed a berth for Paris Olympics 2024. They convincingly beat defending champions Japan 5-1 in the Final.<\/p>\n<p>Pattnaik spoke to the Indian team over video call after the medal ceremony. The team was ecstatic to receive the personal congratulations from the Chief Minister.<\/p>\n<p>CM Naveen Patnaik said: &#8220;My heartiest congratulations to the victorious Indian Men&#8217;s Hockey Team. Their unwavering dedication and hard work have once again proven that Hockey is truly India&#8217;s game, embodying our nation&#8217;s unyielding spirit.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In Odisha, where Hockey holds a special place in our hearts, this historic day will forever be etched in our memories as a momentous triumph for our beloved sport and our nation. I wish the Indian Team the very best as they prepare for the Paris Olympic Games next year.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Secretary Sports Vineel Krishna was also present on the occasion and congratulated the Indian team.<\/p>\n<p>India\u2019s triumph ends a nine-year-long wait to finish on the top at the prestigious quadrennial event. 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