Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik congratulated the Indian Men’s and Women’s Hockey Teams for their spectacular performances on Saturday against Spain.
Taking to Twitter, Naveen stated:
“Congratulate Indian Men’s Hockey Team on winning its first #FIHProLeague match against Spain by making an outstanding comeback at #KalingaStadium in #Bhubaneswar. May the team continue to shine in the upcoming matches.”
Conveying his wishes to the Nationa Women’s Hockey Team, the CM said:
“Congratulate Indian Women’s Hockey Team on registering a victory against Spain in their first match of #FIHProLeague at #KalingaStadium in #Bhubaneswar. Wish them all the best for the upcoming matches.”
In August 2021, Naveen announced that Odisha will continue its support for Hockey. The State is the official sponsor of the Indian National Hockey Teams (Men’s and Women’s) for a period of 10 years, till 2031.
