Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today joined with the millions of hockey fans to congratulate the Indian Men’s Hockey Team on their resounding victory over Great Britain in the crucial quarterfinals match at Tokyo Olympics 2021.
Odisha is the official sponsor of Indian Hockey Team both Men and Women. It is the first State in India sponsoring the national teams since 2017.
Naveen, who is known for his several innovative steps for the promotion of hockey in India, watched the match on TV in his residence along with his Private Secretary VK Pandian.
“Well played!”, the CM tweeted after the India made it to the medal round of the Olympic Games men’s hockey tournament after a gap of 41 years, beating Great Britain 3-1.
In a twitter post, the CM wrote, “Congratulate Indian Men’s Hockey Team on registering a stunning victory in the quarter-final against Great Britain at #Tokyo2020. May the team continue its momentum & bring much awaited medal for the country. Wish the team all the best”.
Well played!
Congratulate Indian Men’s #Hockey Team on registering a stunning victory in the quarter-final against Great Britain at #Tokyo2020. May the team continue its momentum & bring much awaited medal for the country. Wish the team all the best.#Cheer4India @thehockeyindia pic.twitter.com/9eBkrlyxY1
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) August 1, 2021
It’s first time ever any State has come forward to sponsor a sports like hockey.
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