Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced a cash award of Rs 50 lakhs for hockey star Deep Grace Ekka for winning a Bronze Medal for India at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou, 2022. Ekka, who hails from Odisha's Sundargarh district, has been praised for her remarkable performance and called a role model for aspiring athletes. She has been a part of the Indian national hockey team since 2011 and has achieved several accolades, including winning gold and silver medals at various tournaments. Ekka also played a crucial role in India's victory at the FIH Women's Nations Cup held in Spain in 2022.

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