Champions Trophy: Hockey India to reward heroes for winning silver medal

London, United Kingdom: India’s silver medal winning performance in the 36th Hero Champions Trophy has earned the players and team officials a reward from Hockey India. Immediately after the medal presentation, Narender Batra, President of Hockey India, went to the dressing room and announced the rewards. [caption id=“attachment_2841924” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Hockey India has rewarded some Indian players for helping the team to win silver medal at the Champions Trophy. AP[/caption] “Australia did well to win the title, but for me you too are winners today,” said Batra soon after the Champions Trophy jury had rejected India’s appeal against a shootout infringement. India lost 1-3 in the shootout to world champions Australia after the title encounter remained goalless in regulation period. Hockey India’s chief announced that each player and the chief coach would receive a reward of Rs 2 lakh, while the remaining support staff shall be rewarded by Rs 1 lakh. Young defender Harmanpreet Singh**,** who was yesterday adjudged the Youth Player of the Tournament, will get an additional Rs 1 lakh as reward.