Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan honoured women hockey players of Madhya Pradesh who represented Indian women hockey team at Rio Olympics at Mantralaya here on Thursday.
Chouhan presented each player with `5 lakh cheque who have brought laurel to the State. These women hockey players namely Priti Dubey, Poonam Rani and Monika Malik had received coaching at Madhya Pradesh State Women hockey Academy and were part of the Indian team. Anuradha Devi could not come to Bhopal due to some unavoidable circumstances. Chouhan honoured each player with `5 lakh cheque. Chouhan extended best wishes to them for their bright future and served sweets to them. Chouhan told the players to play devotedly for the country and bring glory to the country.
Besides, Chouhan also honoured hockey coach Paramjit Singh of the State Women Hockey Academy. It may be mentioned that announcement to honour medal winner or participants of the Rio Olympic was made by the Chief Minister earlier.
Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare Yashodhara Raje Scindia, Chief Secretary BP Singh, Secretary Sports Sachin Sinha and senior officers were present on the occasion.