SAIL’s offer
NEW DELHI: Union Steel Minister Virbhadra Singh, on Friday, announced performance-based rewards for the Indian hockey team in the World Cup, starting here on Sunday.
The awards on offer are: Rs. one crore for winning the World Cup, Rs. 50 lakh for reaching the final or getting a silver medal and Rs. 25 lakh for winning a bronze medal or reaching the semifinals.
SAIL is also presenting a ‘Man of Steel’ Trophy and cash award for the best defender in all the matches.