CM Yogi Honors Lalit and Rajkumar for Paris Olympics Bronze Win
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 17: Indian hockey players Lalit Upadhyay and Rajkumar Pal, who were part of India’s Paris Olympics bronze medal-winning team, were felicitated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday.
CM Yogi announced their felicitation at a ceremony organized in Ghazipur. Local sporting talent was also honored at the event. These players will receive Rs 1 crore each for their performances in the Olympics.
The Harmanpreet Singh-led team secured a historic bronze medal by defeating Spain 2-1, marking their second consecutive Olympic medal, an achievement last accomplished 52 years ago. The match, held at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium, was also the farewell game for legendary Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who played his last international match.
India ended its campaign at the Paris Olympics with six medals, including five bronze and one silver. Under the guidance of coach Craig Fulton, India made history by securing back-to-back bronze medals at the Olympics. Goals from Harmanpreet Singh (30′, 33′) sealed the victory, while Marc Miralles (18′) was the lone goal-scorer for Spain. Despite being down 0-1 after the first quarter, the Indian team triumphed in an electrifying atmosphere. Harmanpreet emerged as the leading goal-scorer in the tournament, netting 10 goals in eight matches, surpassing Australia’s Blake Govers, who scored seven goals.
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CM Yogi -: CM Yogi refers to Yogi Adityanath, who is the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, a state in India. He is a political leader responsible for the administration of the state.
Lalit Upadhyay -: Lalit Upadhyay is an Indian hockey player who played a key role in winning a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics.
Rajkumar Pal -: Rajkumar Pal is another Indian hockey player who contributed to the team’s success in winning a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics.
Paris Olympics -: The Paris Olympics is an international sports event where athletes from around the world compete in various sports. It was held in Paris, France.
Bronze Medal -: A bronze medal is an award given to the third-place finisher in a competition. In the Olympics, it is a significant achievement.
Ghazipur -: Ghazipur is a city in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is where the ceremony to honor the hockey players took place.
PR Sreejesh -: PR Sreejesh is a famous Indian hockey goalkeeper. The bronze medal match against Spain was his last game before retiring.
