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Indian hockey success at 2026 Asian Games

Overview

Following the 20th Asian Games in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan, Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams secured gold medals, earning direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

In response to these achievements, various Indian state governments provided recognition and financial support to the athletes. In Manipur, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh felicitated gold medallists Sanglakpam Nilakanta Sharma, Pukhrambam Sushila Chanu, and Kharibam Bichu Devi. The state is currently formulating a comprehensive sports policy for successful athletes.

In Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi awarded Rs 11 lakh to each player and Rs 5.50 lakh to supporting staff. Specific Odia players, including Amit Rohidas, Shilanand Lakra, and Sunelita Toppo, received special cash prizes of Rs 20 lakh each. The Odisha government reaffirmed its role as the official sponsor of Indian hockey.

Entities

Indian men's hockey team · Yumnam Khemchand Singh · Hockey India · Odisha government · Manipur

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Odisha CM felicitates Indian hockey teams for Asian Games gold

    Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi awarded cash prizes to India's gold-medal-winning men's and women's hockey teams from the 2026 Asian Games, who also qualified for the LA 2028 Olympics.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Manipur CM honors 2026 Asian Games hockey gold medallists

    Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh honored three hockey gold medallists from the 2026 Asian Games, discussing potential state employment and new sports policies.

Sources

eastmojo.com · kalingatv.com · latestly.com · news18.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · odishabytes.com · orissapost.com