While boosting the morale of the players, hockey India has announced cash incentives on every win for the players from both men’s and women’s team. The organization has announced a new policy under which players will be assured of cash incentives annually. The decision comes after the BCCI’ decision to provide equal amount to both men and women team after every match. As per the HI policy, a cash reward of Rs 50,000 for the players, and Rs 25,000 each for support staff will be facilitated. The award will be for the playing members of the squad.
“Hockey India has unanimously decided to award a cash incentive of Rs 50,000 each to the players of the Indian Men and Women’s Hockey Team for every victory they register from here on. The support staff will also be awarded Rs 25,000 each and this cash incentive will be given away annually. I strongly believe this announcement will boost the morale of the Indian Teams as they prepare for the prestigious World Cup in January and the Asian Games. While every player in the core group is employed, an incentive like this will attract more youngsters to play hockey,” Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey said in an official statement released by HI
Outlining the decision as ‘landmark’, Hockey India Secretary General Bholanath Singh said, “I believe this is a landmark decision taken by Hockey India. It will not only lift the spirit of the Indian teams to vie harder for victories but it will also make young aspiring hockey players believe that hockey can be a financially viable sport. I wish the Indian teams the very best in their endeavours.”