Hockey India announces reward of 15 lakhs for every player after Olympics bronze

Hockey India, the governing body of the sport in the country, has announced a cash prize of INR 15 lakhs for each player of the Indian Men's Hockey Team and INR 7.5 lakhs for each member of the support staff in recognition of their outstanding achievement at the 2024 Paris Olympics

The team secured a historic Bronze medal, defeating Spain 2-1, marking their second consecutive Olympic medal, an achievement last accomplished 52 years ago.

The match, held at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium here on Thursday, was especially significant as it also served as the farewell game for legendary Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who played his last international match.

The Indian team, led by Captain Harmanpreet Singh, delivered a stellar performance, with the skipper scoring two crucial goals in the 30th and 33rd minutes. Their victory not only secured the Bronze medal but also solidified India's position as a dominant force in international hockey.

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey lauded the team's historic performance, stating, "This victory is a testament to the hard work, determination, and resilience of our players and support staff. Winning back-to-back Olympic medals is an extraordinary achievement that reflects the resurgence of Indian hockey on the world stage."

"On behalf of Hockey India, I congratulate the entire team and support staff for their exceptional performance and dedication. The cash prizes are a token of our appreciation for their relentless pursuit of excellence. I would also like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to PR Sreejesh for his stellar career and invaluable contributions to Indian hockey. His legacy will inspire future generations," he added further.

Punjab and Odisha announce rewards

Indian men's hockey team is dominated by players from Punjab and to recognize their effort, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has announced a cash prize of Rs 1 crore to each hockey player from the state who was part of the team.

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announced Rs 15 lakh for each hockey player and 4 crore for Amit Rohidas, only member of the team from Odisha,