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Punjab CM Announces Rs 1 Cr Reward For Each Indian Hockey Team Player From State

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OB Bureau

New Delhi: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday congratulated the Indian hockey team for winning the bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics and announced that the state government will award Rs 1 crore in cash to each Indian men’s team player of the state.

The Chief Minister said that it is a matter of even more pride for us that there were 10 Punjabi players including captain Harmanpreet Singh and vice-captain Hardik Singh. In an X post, Mann said, “The Indian hockey team created history by winning the bronze medal by defeating Spain 2-1 in the Paris Olympics. India won the fourth Olympic medal in Paris. Congratulations to the entire hockey team. It is a matter of even more pride for us that there were 10 Punjabi players including captain Harmanpreet Singh and vice-captain Hardik Singh. Every player of the team played brilliantly. Chak De India.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated the Indian hockey team for their remarkable achievement in winning the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. The Indian team beat Spain by 2-1 to finish third on the podium. Taking to his official X account, the Prime Minister termed it a feat that will be cherished for generations to come.

 

OB Bureau

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