Bhubaneswar: Of India bronze medal men’s victory Hockey players of Orissa – Birendra Lakra and Amit Rohidas – Women’s team members Deep Grace Ekka and Namita Toppo were accorded a rousing welcome upon their arrival at the Biju Patnaik International Airport on Tuesday.
State Sports Minister Tusharkanti Behera, Sports Secretary R Vinil Krishna and hockey legend Dilip Tirkey were among those who received the players on their return to the state. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik On Wednesday, the four players of the state are likely to be honored.
Lakra and Rohidas, who were part of the men’s team that won the bronze medal in olympics After a gap of 41 years, the state is the first Olympian medalist in any sport. Similarly, Deep Grace and Namita were part of the women’s team that finished fourth in the Olympics, which is their best performance till date. The four Olympians expressed happiness on returning home.
State Sports Minister Tusharkanti Behera, Sports Secretary R Vinil Krishna and hockey legend Dilip Tirkey were among those who received the players on their return to the state. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik On Wednesday, the four players of the state are likely to be honored.
Lakra and Rohidas, who were part of the men’s team that won the bronze medal in olympics After a gap of 41 years, the state is the first Olympian medalist in any sport. Similarly, Deep Grace and Namita were part of the women’s team that finished fourth in the Olympics, which is their best performance till date. The four Olympians expressed happiness on returning home.
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