Hockey India has officially announced a cash prize for the national men’s hockey team for their success at the Paris Olympics 2024. This announcement was made through a social media post by Hockey India on Thursday.
Each player of the bronze medal-winning Indian men’s hockey team at the Paris Olympics 2024 will receive a cash reward of ₹15 lakh while the support staff members will get ₹7.7 lakh each, announced Hockey India.
𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 : Hockey India announces cash prize of ₹15 Lakhs each for all the players & ₹ 7.5 Lakhs each for the support staff for their bronze medal winning performance at the Paris Olympics. #Hockey #HockeyIndia #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/OxD1UechkE
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) August 8, 2024
The Harmpanpreet Singh-led Indian team won a historic bronze medal, defeating Spain 2-1. This was India’s men’s hockey team’s second consecutive Olympic medal, a feat last achieved 52 years ago.
The match, held at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium in Paris on Thursday, was especially significant as it also served as the farewell game for legendary Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who had earlier announced that this Games would be his last in the Indian jersey.
Hockey India’s decision to financially reward the team demonstrates the organization’s commitment to recognizing and promoting sporting excellence.
Hockey India’s financial awards are more than just appreciation of the team’s performance; they are also an investment in the sport’s future. By recognizing the hard work and passion of both players and support staff, Hockey India hopes to encourage the next generation of athletes and strengthen the country’s status as a formidable force in the world of hockey.
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Source: TOI
