Tamil Nadu: CM Vijay announces ₹30 lakh each for India's Asian Games 2026 heroes; check who will receive the reward
India achieved historic success at the Asian Games, winning its first double gold in hockey and securing Olympic spots. Tamil Nadu CM Vijay has announced ₹30 lakh each for a number of players. Check their names.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has announced rewards of ₹30 lakh each for some players. The announcement comes after India's historic success at the Asian Games, where the country won its first double gold in hockey and secured Olympic spots.
India's women's hockey team won a gold medal at the Asian Games, ending a 44-year wait and qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. They defeated defending champions and Olympic silver-medallists China 1-0 in the final.
The Odisha government has also announced cash rewards for the players, with ₹11 lakh each for the players and ₹5.5 lakh each for the support staff of the Indian women's hockey team, as per The Hindu.
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