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Hockey India Rewards Women's Team with ₹50 Lakh for World Cup Success
The Times of India1h
THE BRIEF
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Hockey India announced a cash reward of ₹50 lakh for the women's national team following their historic fifth-place finish at the 2026 World Cup.
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This achievement marks the team's best performance in 52 years, overcoming significant injury setbacks throughout the tournament held in August 2026.
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Captain Savita Punia has urged government and private stakeholders to support the establishment of a Women's Hockey India League to sustain this momentum.