The Indian men's hockey team received a hero's welcome in Bhubaneswar after winning a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. This marks India's first back-to-back Olympic medals in men's hockey since 1972. The team, led by Harmanpreet Singh, secured their place in history with a 2-1 victory over Spain. Odisha announced cash rewards for the players, with Amit Rohidas receiving Rs 4 crore. Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, in his final match, celebrated this significant milestone.
