With the Harmanpreet Singh-led Indian Hockey team scripting history on Thursday as they won the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024, Hockey India, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Manjhi and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann separately announced cash awards for the players and support staff.
Team India defeated Spain 2-1 in the bronze medal playoff at Paris’ Yves-du-Manoir Stadium on Thursday to secure a podium finish in the Olympics for the second consecutive time.
Hockey India announced a cash prize of ₹15 lakh for each member of the men’s hockey team in celebration of their bronze medal win at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, along with ₹7.5 lakh for each member of the support staff.
“Hockey India announces cash prize of ₹15 lakh each for all the players and Rs 7.5 lakh each for the support staff for their bronze medal winning performance at the Paris Olympics,” Hockey India posted on X on Thursday.
“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,” HI president and former India defender Dilip Tirkey said in an official release.
Manjhi, meanwhile, announced a cash reward of ₹4 crore to state player Amit Rohidas, and also announced a cash prize of Rs 15 lakh each for all the players and ₹10 lakh each for the support staff.
Taking to X, Manjhi wrote, “I congratulate the Indian men’s hockey team for winning the bronze medal against Spain at the Paris Olympics. This bronze medal is a reflection of our dedication to hockey. The people of Odisha are proud of this achievement.”
“I have invited all the players to come to Odisha. Announcing a prize of ₹15 lakh to each player and ₹10 lakh to the support staff. Announcing a special award of ₹4 crores for Amit Rohidas, an orthodox son. This achievement must encourage countless sportspersons of Odisha,” he added.
Earlier, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced that his government will give a cash award of ₹1 crore to each hockey player from the state, who was part of the Indian men’s team that won a bronze medal in the Paris Olympic Games.
Mann posted on X, “As per our sports policy, we will give 1 crore for each bronze medal players of Punjab. Chak De India.”
Before that, he congratulated the Indian team and wrote, “Indian hockey team created history in Paris Olympics by defeating Spain 2-1 to win bronze medal…India won fourth Olympic medal in Paris…Congratulations to all hockey team…”
“It is even more proud for us that there were 10 Punjabi players including captain Harmanpreet Singh and vice captain Hardik Singh… Every player of the team played with passion…,” he added.
With this win, the Indian Hockey team have won eight gold, one silver and four bronze medals at the Olympic Games till date.
