Dainik Bhaskar To Reward National Women Hockey Team With A Cash Reward Of Rs 25 lakh

Indian Newspaper group, Dainik Bhaskar on Sunday announced a cash prize of Rs 25 lakh to Indian women's hockey team members for their performance at the Tokyo Olympics.

The Bhaskar group in a statement said, "As a token of gratitude and respect from the whole nation, the Dainik Bhaskar Group has announced a reward of ₹ 25 lakhs for the team which has laid the foundation of a new era in women's hockey in India. Each member of the team will receive an equal amount of Rs 1 lakh from this reward beginning with the 18 players, chief coach, analytical coach, scientific advisor, physiotherapist, video analyst, masseuse and all other members."

Amid all the praise from all quarters, unfortunately, the Indian women's hockey team lost the bronze medal match against the United Kingdom (UK) after giving a tough fight at the Tokyo Olympics. However, this year's performance was the best-ever showing at the Olympics yet.

"A group of strong-willed Indian women has again done us proud at the global stage. The Indian women's hockey team’s ever-inspiring tale of magnanimous struggle and unyielding team spirit is making every Indian rejoice and feel proud. Today, it has become a beacon of inspiration for the whole nation. The Dainik Bhaskar group pays its humble respects to these immensely talented girls, whose unrelenting efforts have brought about this historical moment for Indian hockey," the Group added in a statement.

Girish Agarwal, Promoter Director said, "It is indeed a proud moment for all Indians that the Women's Hockey team that has fought so hard over the past 5-6 years came so close to a medal and for us, that in itself is a victory. We are confident that this will herald a new chapter in India's national sport. The Dainik Bhaskar Group applauds the efforts of the team and wishes them all the very best for the future with this small token of respect."

Meanwhile, as per media reports, Uttrakhand Police has arrested a third person on Saturday for reportedly using casteist slurs to abuse the family of hockey player Vandana Katariya, after the National Hockey Team lost to Argentina at the Tokyo Olympics.