Odisha Promises ₹11 Lakh Each to Women’s Hockey Players After Asian Games Gold
The Odisha government has announced a cash award of ₹11 lakh each for members of India’s women’s hockey team after the squad’s Asian Games triumph, underscoring the state’s long-standing investment in the sport. The announcement carries added historical weight: India’s women last won Asian Games hockey gold in 1982, making the latest victory a landmark moment for the team and for Indian hockey more broadly.
