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India Football Team: Odisha government announce Rs 1 crore prize after Intercontinental Cup victory

By Marisaa Laycock
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Following the Blue Tigers’ sensational victory in the four nations Hero Intercontinental Cup 2023 at Kalinga Stadium, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced INR 1 crore as an award for the Indian football team at the closing ceremony.

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Earlier today (June 19), on behalf of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Sports & Youth Services, Secretary, Odisha Vineel Krishna presented the cheque to the Indian football team in the presence of Captain Sunil Chhetri, Head Coach Igor Stimac and All India Football Federation Secretary General, Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran.

India captain Sunil Chhetri and Lallianzuala Chhangte scored the goals for the home team in the Final as they beat Lebanon.

Chief Minister extended his best wishes to the team for the upcoming SAFF championship. The Indian team expressed their deep gratitude to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for honouring them with the cash award and for his unwavering support, encouragement and the hospitality in Odisha and for also fostering the growth of football in the state.

The Indian team will now be heading to Bengaluru to take part in the SAFF Championship 2023. India will be kicking off their campaign against Pakistan on Wednesday (June 21) and then play Nepal and Kuwait in their other two group games.

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