Indian women's hockey team players to get ₹11-lakh reward each after historic Asian Games gold

Hockey India has announced a cash award of ₹11 lakh for each player and ₹5.5 lakh for each support staff member after the Indian women's hockey team won historic Asian Games gold. They defeated defending champions China 1-0 in the final, ending a 44-year wait for Asian Games gold. India also secured qualification for the LA 2028 Olympics.