Madhya Pradesh Honors Hockey Star Vivek Sagar Prasad with Rs 1 Crore

The Madhya Pradesh government has announced a Rs 1 crore reward for hockey player Vivek Sagar Prasad, who was part of the Indian team that won a bronze medal in the Paris Olympics. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav congratulated Prasad and mentioned the reward during a telephonic conversation.

The Madhya Pradesh government on Friday announced a reward of Rs 1 crore to hockey player Vivek Sagar Prasad, who was part of the Indian men's team that secured a bronze medal in the Paris Olympics.

India clinched its second consecutive Olympic bronze by defeating Spain with a score of 2-1, marking the country's first Olympic hockey medal in 52 years.

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav extended his congratulations to Prasad, a native of Madhya Pradesh, during a telephonic conversation. Yadav commended the team's performance, expressing the nation's pride and happiness. Furthermore, he stated that the Madhya Pradesh government would transfer Rs 1 crore to Prasad's account as a token of appreciation.