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Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], June 18 : Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday handed the coveted Intercontinental Cup 2023 trophy to Team India in front of a jubilant crowd and announced Rs 1 crore reward prize for the champions.The Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar was packed to the rafters as India were crowned champions of the Intercontinental Cup 2023. The blue tigers overcame Lebanon, securing a 2-0 victory with goals from skipper Sunil Chhetri and Lallianzuala Chhangte.The historic night witnessed the presence of several esteemed dignitaries, adding to the significance of the momentous occasion including Sports and Youth Services Minister, Tusharkanti Behera, Secretary, 5T, Shri V Karthikeyan Pandian, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Sports, Vineel Krishna, President AIFF, Shri Kalyan Chaubey, Secretary General, AIFF, Shaji Prabhakaran, and Secretary, Football Association of Odisha, Ashirbad Behera.On this grand occasion, CM announced Rs 1 crore for the champions Team IndiaThe honourable dignitaries in attendance felicitated every member of the Indian and Lebanese contingent with gold and silver medals respectively. At the closing ceremony, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik congratulated the champions."It is a matter of great pride for our State to host this prestigious Intercontinental Cup. Congratulations to India on their victory in the face of stiff competition. It is our intention to hold many more football events in Odisha and support the growth of the sport in Odisha and India," Patnaik said.The excitement and anticipation for the final match was palpable in the days leading up to the conclusion of the four-nation football tournament and the final night did not disappoint. A sea of fans cheered on both teams, creating a true sporting festival. The spectators were as enthusiastic as they had been during the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, and their enthusiasm increased when the Blue Tigers faced Lebanon for the final match.AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey said, "Over the last few days the anticipation and excitement of the fans who wanted to see the National Team win at the Kalinga Stadium, has been at the peak and the final clash saw the stadium reverberate with chants and roars. We couldn't have had a better venue and ending to the International Cup. I thank Odisha Government for extending all support and hospitality to the participating teams and for hosting a spectacular tournament."Also in attendance for the finals was a delegation from the Saudi Arabian Football Federation comprising Deputy Secretary General Ibrahim Alkabbaa, Senior Advisor to the Saudi Federation, Hicham El Amrani and DGS Assistant Secretary Norah Alshuwayman. Ahead of the final, the representatives from Saudi Arabia, convened with Sports and Youth Services Secretary, Vineel Krishna and All India Football Federation Secretary General, Shaji Prabhakaran to discuss the promotion and development of football in the region.The immaculate success of the Intercontinental Cup is indicative of the ever-growing football ecosystem in India and the state of Odisha's unwavering commitment to hosting international tournaments towards the abetment of sports in India.Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

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