Hockey India on Wednesday announced cash prizes for the Indian team and support staff ahead of next month's FIH men's World Cup in Bhubaneswar-Rourkela.
India will begin their campaign against Spain from January 13 and HI decided to reward the team members with Rs 25 lakh each and the support staff with Rs 5 lakh each fwor a gold medal-winning feat at the prestigious quadrennial event.
A silver medal would see the players walk away with Rs 15 lakh and the support staff would be awarded Rs 3 lakh, while a bronze medal will see them being awarded with Rs 10 lakh each, while the support staff would be entitled to a prize of Rs 2 lakh.
The decision was made by Hockey India Executive Board in a virtual meeting on December 24. "Finishing on the podium at a Senior Men's World Cup is not an easy task," said HI chief.agencies