FIH President’s Award: Wishes Pour in for Odisha 5T Secretary VK Pandian

Bhubaneswar: Congratulatory messages have been pouring in for Secretary to Odisha CM (5T) VK Pandian on being conferred with the prestigious FIH President’s Award for his outstanding contribution to promote hockey in the State during the 47th International Hockey Federation (FIH) Congress on Saturday.
Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra has congratulated Pandian for the global recognition.

“Congratulations to Mr V.K Pandian on being conferred the FIH_Hockey President’s Award. What the Govt of Odisha has done leveraging on the power of sport is unparalleled! @abtpindia is honoured to have @sports_odisha as Our Partners!”.

Congratulations to Mr V.K Pandian on being conferred the @FIH_Hockey President’s Award.
What the Govt of Odisha has done leveraging on the power of sport is unparalleled! @abtpindia is honoured to have @sports_odisha as Our Partners! pic.twitter.com/tpVHsyk3ji

— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) May 23, 2021

Legendary cricketer Anil Kumble took to Twitter to congratulate the 5T Secretary.

Hearty Congratulations to Shri Karthikeyan Pandian IAS on the #FIHhonour May @sports_odisha grow in strength. pic.twitter.com/PxNVdKNuxh

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) May 23, 2021

In his congratulatory message, Olympic medallist Gagan Narang said that Odisha has been at the front when it comes to development of sports and is leading sports destination in the country.

“Our best wishes to Shri V.K.Pandian Ji, IAS, Private Secretary to CM Odisha for being awarded the FIH President’s Medal for his contribution to the dev of sports in Odisha”, Narang tweeted.

Odisha has been at the front when it comes 2 devp of sports and is a leading sports destination in country Our best wishes to Shri V.K.Pandian Ji, IAS, Private Secretary to CM Odisha for being awarded the FIH President’s Medal for his contribution to the dev of sports in Odisha. pic.twitter.com/jUwaPi8OCr

— ? Wear a Mask Stay Indoors ?Break the Chain (@gaGunNarang) May 23, 2021

For yrs Govt of Odisha has been the guiding force fr sport in #India Thr distinctive model has provided the best proff support to people in sports. Many congratulations to Shri V K Pandian, IAS & Private Secretary to @CMO_Odisha as he is conferred the @FIH_Hockey President’sAward pic.twitter.com/gFpnNHnyPl

— Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation (@GNSPFIndia) May 23, 2021

Rugby India also congratulated VK Pandian for the award and said “What the Govt of Odisha has done for sports like Hockey and Rugby using their pioneering HP model is unparalleled!”

Congratulations to Mr V.K Pandian as he is conferred the @FIH_Hockey President’s Award.
What the Govt of Odisha has done for sports like #Hockey and #Rugby using their pioneering HP model is unparalleled! @RugbyIndia is honored to have @sports_odisha as Associate Partners!

— Rugby India (@RugbyIndia) May 23, 2021