Odisha govt announces Rs 50 lakh each for Birendra Lakra, Amit Rohidas

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday announced a cash award of Rs 50 lakh each for the two Odia players Birendra Lakra and Amit Rohidas for winning the bronze medal at Asian Games 2018.

Birendra Lakra and Amit Rohidas were part of the Indian men’s hockey team that won the bronze medal by beating Pakistan at Asian Games 2018.

The Chief Minister also congratulated them for the achievement.