Bhubaneswar: A note on hockey will be administered in all schools across Odisha today, an order issued by the Odisha School Education Programme Authority stated.

As per the order, a note on hockey will be administered in all schools of the state today October 9, 2023, in the school assembly by the students to encourage the Indian hockey players and to create awareness among students about Hockey-2024 Paris Olympics.

At least one student will read out the note in every school.

The decision was taken after the historic triumph of the Indian Men's Hockey Team in clinching the gold medal at the Asian Games in Hangzhou.

With the victory, Hockey India has reserved a berth for the Paris Olympics 2024.

Worth mentioning, the Odisha Government has announced Rs 5 lakh each for players and support staff of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team for their stellar performance to win the coveted gold at Asian Games 2023 and securing a berth for Paris Olympics 2024.

Besides, the government has announced a cash award of Rs 1.5 crore for its hockey hero Amit Rohidas for his significant role in India’s historic gold medal triumph at the 19th Asian Games.