Sports
Punjab hockey players to get Rs 2.25 cr each on winning Oly gold
Chandigarh, July 30 (IANS) Punjab Sports Minister Rana Gurmeet Sodhi announced on Friday that hockey players from the state representing India at the Tokyo Olympics would get Rs 2.25 crore each if the team wins the gold medal.
Earlier, an amount of Rs 2.25 crore was announced for the entire team on winning gold at the Olympics.
Sodhi said that 11 players from the state are giving their best for the Indian hockey team competing in Tokyo Olympics.
India have finished second in Group A behind Australia in Tokyo and will take on Great Britain in the quarterfinal to be played on Sunday.
23 hours ago
Ancient Hindu prayers to open Canada’s Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly 1st time
23 hours ago
Israeli army says recovers another hostage's body from Gaza
23 hours ago
US NSA to visit Israel for talks on ceasefire
23 hours ago
Scorching heatwaves: Rajasthan's Barmer, UP's Kanpur hottest at 46.9 deg C
23 hours ago
Now Nagaland poll panel urges Naga body not to abstain from local body polls
23 hours ago
LS polls: Kasab, Gabbar, ghosts, funeral pots, fake 'santaan' - Maha campaign blitz had it all
23 hours ago
PM Modi to address three election meetings in Punjab on May 23, 24
23 hours ago
Heavy rain in south Tamil Nadu, dams under surveillance in Kanyakumari
23 hours ago
LS polls: PM Modi to campaign in Jharkhand, Bengal; BJP chief Nadda to visit Haryana
23 hours ago
Calcium, vitamin D deficiency may affect bone health of pregnant women
23 hours ago
Why congenital heart disease remains a health concern in India
23 hours ago
Humans not at risk of deadly chronic wasting disease: Study
23 hours ago
IPL 2024: Batters, Yash Dayal shine as RCB enter playoffs with a stunning 27-run win over CSK