Following the Indian men’s hockey team’s historic bronze medal victory at the 2024 Paris Olympics, several cash rewards have been announced for the players and support staff.
Hockey India’s Reward
Hockey India has announced a cash prize of Rs 15 lakh for each player of the Indian men’s hockey team and Rs 7.5 lakh for each member of the support staff in honor of their bronze medal triumph.
Odisha CM’s Announcement
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi also extended his congratulations to the team by announcing a separate reward of Rs 15 lakh for each player in the squad. Additionally, at a press conference, CM Majhi revealed a reward of Rs 10 lakh for the support staff. Amit Rohidas, a key player from Odisha, will receive a special reward of Rs 4 crore for his outstanding contribution to the team’s success.
Punjab CM’s Announcement
Earlier, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced that his government would award a cash prize of Rs 1 crore to each hockey player from the state who was part of the Indian men’s team that secured the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics.
India bagged the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics with a 2-1 victory over Spain at the Yves du Manoir Stadium, thanks to a brace from skipper Harmanpreet Singh and stellar saves by PR Sreejesh. This achievement marks the first time in 52 years, since the 1972 Munich Games, that India has won consecutive bronze medals in hockey.
