State government announces cash awards for the players from Odisha in medal winning Indian Hockey Teams

• Amit Rohidas and Deep Grace Ekka awarded Rs. 3,75,000 each for the Asian Champions Trophy performance.
• Mariana Kujur, Jyoti Chhatri, and Ajmina Kujur awarded Rs. 12,50,000 each for the silver medal at the FIH Hockey 5s Women’s World Cup, 2024

Bhubaneswar: State government today announced cash awards to honour the outstanding achievements of hockey players from the state. The awards recognize their stellar performances while representing India at the international level, highlighting Odisha’s rich legacy in the sport.

Amit Rohidas and Deep Grace Ekka will be awarded Rs. 3,75,000/ each for their performance while representing India at the 2023 Men’s Asian Championship Trophy held in Chennai and the 2023 Women’s Asian Championship Trophy held in Jharkhand respectively. The Asian Champions Trophy is a continental competition held every two years.

Mariana Kujur, Jyoti Chhatri and Ajmina Kujur awarded Rs.12,50,000/ each for their role in the Indian Women’s Hockey Team that won the Silver Medal in the first edition of the FIH Hockey 5s Women’s World Cup, 2024 held in Muscat, Oman. The FIH Hockey 5s World Cup is held every four years.