Hockey India has rewarded Indian men's hockey team for bagging historic silver medal in the 36th Hero Champions Trophy.
Hockey India, the apex body for hockey in India announced a cash prize of Rs2 lakh each for the players and the Head Coach Roelant Oltmans and a cash prize of Rs1 lakh for all other coaches and support staff on the account of the brilliant performance India displayed throughout the tournament and winning a silver medal.
Additionally, prize of Rs1 lakh has been announced for Harmanpreet Singh for being adjudged as The Best Upcoming Junior Player of the Tournament.
On the thrilling performance by Team India, Hockey India President Narinder Batra congratulated the team, "It is a proud moment for all of us. The way the team has played against World Champions Australia is commendable. I congratulate the players, the coaches and the support staff for their hard work and dedication. I believe we are on the right track for road to RIO."