Bhubaneswar, Jan. 27 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi congratulated Vedanta Kalinga Lancers on winning the Men's Hockey India League (HIL) title in front of home fans at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday.

Lancers defeated Ranchi Royals 3-2 in a thrilling final to claim the title.

"Congratulations to the Kalinga Lancers team. The Hockey India League that we organised was very successful. There has always been support for hockey from our side, and there will continue to be," Mohan Charan Majhi told the reporters.

Hockey India League announced prize money of Rs 3 crores to Champions Vedanta Kalinga Lancers, Rs 2 Crore for the Runners Up Ranchi Royals and Rs 1 Crore to the Third-Place team Hyderabad Toofans, who defeated HIL ...