Punjab Chief Minister Honors Olympic Hockey Team

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann honored the state's hockey players for their bronze medal win at the Paris Olympics, awarding Rs 1 crore each to eight players and Rs 15 lakh each to eleven other participants. Mann emphasized the historic significance of this achievement, stating that it brings immense pride to the state and the country. He lauded the leadership of Captain Harmanpreet Singh, who scored 10 goals during the tournament, and expressed his vision for Indian hockey's revival. The Chief Minister proposed a four-nation tournament in November to further promote the sport and announced initiatives to develop sports clusters across Punjab. Additionally, he committed to making the players brand ambassadors in the fight against drug abuse. Mann reiterated the government's commitment to sports development through upcoming events and programs.