Hockey India on Saturday announced Rs two lakh each for the players of the junior men’s Sultan of Johor Cup-winning team.
Besides, HI also announced Rs one lakh for the support staff of the team.
The Indian team emerged victorious in dramatic fashion after winning a nail-biting final via shoot out. The two teams were tied at 1-1 in regulation time, following which nine penalty shots were needed to decide the winner. India edged the shootout 5-4 and won their third Sultan of Johor Cup title.