The Indian players and the support staff would be rewarded with Rs one lakh each for the superb 4-1 win over Pakistan in their hockey World Cup opening match here, Indian Olympic Association President Suresh Kalmadi announced today.
The Indian players and the support staff would be rewarded with Rs one lakh each for the superb 4-1 win over Pakistan in their hockey World Cup opening match here, Indian Olympic Association President Suresh Kalmadi announced today.
A delighted Kalmadi patted the players and coach Jose Brasa for the thrilling win against Pakistan. "The players played really well. It is a great start in the tournament. What (former coach) Ric Charlesworth could not not do Brasa has done. Full credit to Brasa and the players. They will be given Rs 1 lakh each," Kalmadi said after the match.
Experienced forward Prabhjot Singh, who scored a goal, said it was like celebrating 'Holi' a day in advance. "We were delighted to win the match, we played as a team. It is like celebrating "Holi' in advance," Prabhjot said after the match.
Drag-flicker Sandeep Singh, who scored two goals, was happy to have contributed to the team's cause and said his side will have to now think of playing Australia. "I am happy to have scored twice and helped the team win. It is great feeling but we have a tough match against Australia on Tuesday. Australia are a very strong side though they lost to England today. We have a job at hand," said Sandeep, whose birthday fell yesterday.
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