Punjab Government to Award Rs 1 crore to Indian Hockey Players from Punjab after Triumph in Paris

The State government of Punjab declared an INR 1 Crore price for each player of the Indian Men’s Hockey team from Punjab. The team won a Bronze medal on the 8th of August during the Paris Olympics 2024. The team players and support staff have won additional cash prizes from Hockey India.

Read the given news article that covers the complete details of the Indian Hockey team getting INR 1 Crore from the state government of Punjab after winning a bronze medal in the Paris Olympics 2024.

Rs 1 Crore Prize for Indian Hockey Players 2024

The Paris Olympics 2024 has just finished; this tournament's winners are appreciated by their respective nations. The State Government awarded the Indian Hockey team from Punjab INR 1 Crore. The team won a bronze medal in Hockey in this tournament. This team has obtained consecutive Bronze medals this year for the first time in 52 Years.

Hockey India also announced a cash prize of INR 15 Lakhs per player and INR 7.5 Lakhs per support staff appreciating their wonderful performance. 

Who announces INR 1 Crore for the Hockey team 2024?

Harbhajan Singh ETO (Excise and Taxation Officer), AAP (Aam Aadmi Party) Leader and Punjab Minister, announced that the State Government decided to give Rs 1 Crore to each player of the Men’s Hockey team who belongs to Punjab.  

Under the captaincy of Harmanpreet Singh, the team won their triumph over Spain and bagged a Bronze Medal in this match. Hockey India praised them with a good cash prize reward. 

What did the AAP Leader Say about the Indian Hockey Team?

Harbhajan Singh, AAP Leader, announced that the players who belong to Punjab and played in the Paris Olympics 2024 Indian Hockey team, will be awarded INR 1 Crore each. He stated:

"We are happy as the Indian Hockey team has won the bronze medal at the Olympics. The Punjab Government has decided to give Rs 1 crore each to Indian hockey team players from Punjab. We are hopeful that the Indian Hockey team will win gold at the Olympics."

What did the Congress Leader Say about the Indian Hockey Team?

Gurjeet Singh Aujla, Congress MP, also stated:

"It is a matter of pride that the Indian Hockey team has won the bronze medal at the Olympics. Most of the players are from Punjab. The team played well. The players should be supported economically so that the youth will also get motivated to take up sports."

What did the Punjab Minister Say about the Indian Hockey Team?

Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, Punjab minister, also declared that their government will give proper assistance to make sure that the Indian Hockey team wins a gold medal in the next Olympics. He stated:

"The entire state of Punjab is proud of the achievement of the Indian Hockey team...The government of Punjab has taken many initiatives to raise the level of sports in the state...The Punjab government will provide the required assistance to ensure that the Indian Hockey team wins the gold medal at the Olympics."

What did the Hockey Player Say about the Indian Hockey Team?

Shamsher Singh, the Indian Hockey player, after arriving in Amritsar, promised that the Indian Hockey team will win a gold in the next Olympics. He stated:

"We are receiving a lot of people from everyone...Next time we will surely win the gold medal."

Sukhjeet Singh, another Indian Hockey player, mentioned:

 "I am feeling very happy. This was my first Olympics and I won a medal for the country. We will perform better next time."

On the 10th of August (Saturday), Indian players returned to the nation and paid tribute to Major Dhyan Chand, the legendary Indian Hockey Player. 

Harmanpreet, the Indian Hockey Captain, arrived in Amritsar accompanied by other players on the 11th of August (Sunday). Their family members, State MPs, and ministers gave a warm welcome to them. 

Conclusion

The Punjab State Government decided to award INR 1 Crore to those Indian Hockey players who belong to this state after the team’s Bronze medal win in the Paris Olympics 2024. Read the given article and if you liked the information, bookmark our news site to stay updated.