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Odisha announced a cash reward of ₹11 lakh each for the players of the Indian women’s hockey team following their gold-medal victory at the Asian Games 2026. The Odisha Chief Minister, Mohan Charan Majhi, announced the incentive on October 3, 2026. Each member of the support staff will receive ₹5.5 lakh. India defeated defending champions China 1–0 in the final on October 2, ending a 44-year wait for the women’s hockey gold. Lalremsiami scored the winning goal, while goalkeeper Savita made a crucial penalty-stroke save. The victory also secured India’s direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.