Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Announces Rs 1.10 Crore Cash Prize for Indian Hockey Team
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The Indian hockey team created history on Sunday by winning the Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai. In a show of appreciation for the team's hard work and dedication, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced a cash prize of Rs 1.10 crore for the players and support staff.
The Chief Minister took to X to express his happiness at the team's victory. He congratulated the team on their fourth Asian Champions Trophy title and thanked Hockey India President and former national player Dilip Tirkey for gracing the trophy distribution ceremony. He also applauded the efforts of the SportsTN, Atulyamisraias, jmeghanathreddy, and TheHockeyIndia for successfully organizing the grand international event.
The Chief Minister also expressed his pleasure at announcing the reward for the Indian team. Hockey India announced a cash prize of Rs 3 lakh for each player and Rs 1.50 lakh for each support staff. This reward is a testament to the team's hard work and dedication towards the sport.
The Indian team was led by Manpreet Singh and was supported by the likes of Harmanpreet Singh, Surender Kumar, Amit Rohidas, and Rupinder Pal Singh. The team put up a spectacular performance in the tournament, defeating Malaysia 4-3 in the final to clinch the title.
The victory of the Indian hockey team is a testament to the fact that hard work and dedication can help one achieve anything. The team has been an inspiration to all aspiring hockey players in India and has shown that anything is possible with the right attitude and determination. The reward announced by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister is a befitting tribute to the team's achievement.
