Nitish Kumar announces Rs 10 lakh award for each player of India men's hockey squad
Bihar's Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, has announced a Rs 10 lakh reward for each member of the Indian men's hockey team following their Asia Cup 2025 victory in Rajgir. The win, a 4-1 triumph over South Korea, secured India's direct entry into the FIH World Cup. Support staff will also receive Rs 5 lakh each as an honorarium.