₹3 lakh cash award for players of WC-winning jr hockey team
Sports Minister Vijay Goel has announced a cash reward of ₹3 lakh for each player of India's World Cup-winning junior hockey team. India, who were undefeated in the tournament, defeated Belgium 2-1 in the final of the junior hockey World Cup in Lucknow on Sunday. This was India's second win in the history of the tournament after their 2001 triumph.