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Hockey India has announced handsome prize money for the triumphant members of the India team that lifted a record-extending fifth Asian Champions Trophy (ACT).

India cruised to the Asian Champions Trophy 2024, winning every single game, scoring 26 goals and conceding only five in seven games.

Hockey India have announced a reward of Rs 3 lakh to every player, while Rs 1.5 lakh will be awarded to every support staff member.

Following on from their Olympics 2024 bronze medal success, 2024 has proven to be a great year for Indian men's hockey. After winning bronze at Paris Olympics 2024, every player in the India squad were rewarded Rs 15 lakh, while support staff members were given Rs 7.5 lakh by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

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Hockey India has announced handsome prize money for the triumphant members of the India team that lifted a record-extending fifth Asian Champions Trophy (ACT). India cruised to the Asian Champions Trophy 2024, winning every single game, scoring 26 goals and conceding only five in seven games. Hockey India have announced a reward of Rs 3 lakh to every player, while Rs 1.5 lakh will be awarded to every support staff member. Following on from their Olympics 2024 bronze medal success, 2024 has proven to be a great year for Indian men's hockey.
A determined India claimed their fifth Asian Champions Trophy title with a fighting 1-0 victory over hosts China on Tuesday, completing a display of absolute dominance in the tournament in which they won all their matches. Defender Jugraj Singh scored a rare field goal as the defending champions toiled hard before getting the better of their opponents. It was not easy for the Harmanpreet Singh-led India as they failed to break the Chinese defence in the first three quarters. Eventually, Jugraj broke the deadlock in the 51st minute to hand the Paris Olympics bronze medallists the win against a resolute Chinese side, which was playing in only its second international tournament final.
A determined India claimed their fifth Asian Champions Trophy title with a fighting 1-0 victory over hosts China on Tuesday, completing a display of absolute dominance in the tournament in which they won all their matches. Defender Jugraj Singh scored a rare field goal as the defending champions toiled hard before getting the better of their opponents. It was not easy for the Harmanpreet Singh-led India as they failed to break the Chinese defence in the first three quarters. Eventually, Jugraj broke the deadlock in the 51st minute to hand the Paris Olympics bronze medallists the win against a resolute Chinese side, which was playing in only its second international tournament final.
India vs China Hockey Highlights: Defending champions India completed a fighting 1-0 victory over hosts China to claim their fifth Asian Champions Trophy hockey title. It was not easy for Harmanpreet Singh and Co as the Paris Olympics bronze medallist failed to break the Chinese defence in the first three quarters. Eventually, defender Jugraj Singh broke the deadlock as he scored a rare field goal in the 51st minute to hand his team the title. Earlier in the day, Pakistan defeated Korea 5-2 to claim the third spot in the six-team competition.

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