By Sukant Mohanty<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 9: \u00a0India team clinched the bronze medal in men\u2019s hockey after finishing third in the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympics by beating Spain 2-1 in the third-position play-off encounter. Following India\u2019s fabulous victory, star Odia defender Amit Rohidas\u2019s family members are quite elated now. Amit was part of the bronze-winning Indian hockey team as the only Odia player. His village Saunamara in Odisha\u2019s Sundergarh district is currently on a festive mood following the thrilling victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amit\u2019s mother Golapi Rohidas was proud of her son\u2019s performance for the national team. She also hoped that her son Amit would continue to enhance his game further and play in the Indian team for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSoon after the match, Amit talked to us over a video call. We were very happy as India won the match against Spain in the play-off game and settled for the bronze medal. He was the only Odia player in the Indian team,\u201d said Golapi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThanks to the Indian team and my son for playing so well in the mega event. We watched the entire match against Spain. We are proud of our players for their brilliant show,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe were praying for India\u2019s victory. We were overwhelmed after India managed to win the bronze medal by beating Spain. We watched the entire match and the medal ceremony till 1.30 pm. When Amit returns from Paris, we will welcome him in a grand way,\u201d said his sister-in-law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a special cash award of Rs 4 crore for Amit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amit received a red card in India\u2019s quarterfinal hockey match against Great Britain. Subsequently, he was suspended from playing in the semifinal against Germany. However, the star defender returned to the team for the all-important play-off match against Spain and played a crucial role in the team\u2019s fighting victory.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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