Hockey India Announce Annual Cash Incentives for Indian Men and Women's Team for Every Win
News 18Indian players received a big boost ahead of a busy season with Hockey India on Sunday announcing a new policy under which both the men’s and women’s team members and support staff will be given annual cash incentives. According to the policy, Hockey India will give away cash award of Rs 50,000 annually to the playing members of both the men’s and women’s teams and Rs 25,000 each to the support staff for every win the Indian teams register. Describing it as a “landmark decision", HI secretary general Bholanath Singh said, “It will not only lift the spirit of the Indian teams to vie harder for victories but it will also make young aspiring hockey players believe that hockey can be a financially viable sport. Overall, India had a good outing at the FIH Pro League with the men’s team winning both its matches against New Zealand and finishing their engagement with Spain 1-1 in Bhubaneswar.