Dikhyaa Mohanty Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi stated on Monday that two athletes from Odisha who will represent India in the forthcoming Paris Olympics will receive an incentive of Rs. 15 lakh each, in an inspiring step to support athletics. Amit Rohidas, a hockey player, and Kishore Kumar Jena, a javelin thrower, who are set to compete in Paris from July 26 to August 11, 2024, have received encouragement from CM Majhi.
Majhi said, “I hope that; the amount will inspire the athletes to deliver outstanding performances and bring glory to the nation. Olympics are the pinnacle of games. Kishore Jena and Amit Rohidas by qualifying to participate in the Paris Olympics, have not only made their homeland but the entire state proud with their achievement. On behalf of the people of Odisha, I extend my best wishes and congratulations to both the young athletes. I have full faith in their invisible willpower, hard work, dedication, and perseverance, which will inspire the budding talents of the state.”
Odisha’s people have total faith in both of these guys. With Lord Jagannath’s grace, the Chief Minister expressed the hope that their extraordinary Olympic athletic abilities will honor the nation and the state.
“In Odisha, sports talent is abundant,” the Chief Minister affirmed. “The state government is resolute in ensuring essential infrastructure, financial backing, and grassroots facilities to foster the holistic development of these talents from across the state, enabling them to achieve their aspirations.”
