Uttar Pradesh CM Honors Olympics Hockey Medalists

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath honored hockey players Lalit Upadhyay and Rajkumar Pal for their contributions to India's bronze medal victory at the Paris Olympics, announcing a financial reward of ₹1 crore each for their achievements. The ceremony took place in Ghazipur, where CM Yogi also recognized local sporting talent and plans to provide ₹10 lakh to all other Uttar Pradesh players who participated in the Olympics. India concluded the Paris Olympics with six medals, including five bronze and one silver, marking a historic achievement under coach Craig Fulton. The Indian hockey team's victory against Spain in the bronze medal match was particularly significant, as it marked their second consecutive Olympic medal after a 52-year gap. Harmanpreet Singh stood out as the tournament's leading scorer with 10 goals, contributing to the team's success in an electrifying final match. CM Yogi emphasized the state's commitment to promoting sports, with ongoing efforts to establish sports facilities across Uttar Pradesh.