Bhubaneswar, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a cash reward of ₹ 11 lakh for every player of the 2026 Asian Games gold-medal-winning men’s hockey team and ₹ 5.5 lakh for each support staff member.
India thrashed Malaysia 5-1 on Saturday to clinch the men’s hockey gold for the second time in the Asian Games and book a 2028 Olympics berth. This came a day after the women defeated higher-ranked defending champions China 1-0 in the final to clinch the title after 44 years and also book an Olympic spot.
In a post on X, Odisha CMO said, “Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a cash award of ₹ 11 lakh each for the players and ₹ 5.5 lakh each for the support staff of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team in recognition of their Gold Medal triumph at the Asian Games 2026. The chief minister has announced a similar cash reward for the members of the Indian women hockey team and support staff for winning the gold medal at the Asian Games. “The chief minister congratulated every member of the team and honoured their contribution to this memorable achievement. Odisha, with its deep-rooted connection with Indian hockey, stands proudly with our champions and remains committed to supporting sporting excellence. Majhi also spoke to two Indian men’s hockey team players from the state, Amit Rohidas and Shilanand Lakra, and lauded their performance. “When everyone let go of hockey’s hand, Naveen held it tight. Talent received honour, hockey received encouragement.
The Odisha CMO said the state government stands firmly with Indian hockey and remains committed to supporting and nurturing sporting excellence. Double Gold in Asian Games; One Man’s Vision, Entire Nation’s Pride!” it said in a social media post. Every Odia is proud today as a promoter of Indian hockey.
