Odisha Announces Cash Rewards for Asian Games Hockey Champions

Following the Asian Games victory, Odisha’s government announced a cash prize of INR 11 lakh for each gold‑medal winning player and INR 5.5 lakh for every member of the support staff. The awards were presented in a grand ceremony at the Kalinga Stadium on Friday, where the chief minister lauded the athletes’ dedication and pledged continued state support for their preparation ahead of the 2028 Olympics.