Odisha CM announces Rs 10 lakh each for Rohidas, Xess

ROURKELA: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday announced Rs. 10 lakh reward each for Indian players hailing from Odisha participating in the FIH Odisha Men's Hockey World Cup, Amit Rohidas and Nilam Sanjeep Xess. Both Rohidas and Xess made it to the Indian team that will begin its campaign against Spain on Friday. Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Rohidas is also a deputy to Indian team captain Harmanpreet Singh. He has 127 caps to his name, but the defender is always used as an alternative during penalty corners and has scored 18 international goals so far. 

Also Read: World No 1 Carlos Alcaraz to begin 2023 season at Argentina Open

Also Watch: