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Bhagwant Mann honored the Punjabi players of the Indian hockey team with cash prizes

BY Connect Newsroom, Aug 19, 2024 5:50 PM - REPORT AN ERROR

Apart from this, Rs 15 lakh each was given as honor to the players who participated in shooting, athlete and golf, thus in total the Punjab government has given Rs 9.35 crore prize money to the players.(Photo: Facebook/Bhagwant Mann)

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has awarded a cash prize of one crore rupees to the Punjabi players of the Indian hockey team who wins the bronze medal for the country in the recently concluded Paris Olympics.

Apart from this, Rs 15 lakh each was given as honor to the players who participated in shooting, athlete and golf, thus in total the Punjab government has given Rs 9.35 crore prize money to the players.

On this occasion, the Chief Minister said that the state government is working diligently to promote sports and no stone will be left unturned.

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