Hockey India awards Sushant Tirkey Rs 1 lakh; team members get iPad each

Hockey India felicitated the Indian Junior Men team that won Silver medal at the 2^nd Sultan of Johar Cup at Malaysia earlier this week. The felicitation was held at Hotel The Lalit at New Delhi on Tuesday.

Hockey India presented Sushant Tirkey, who was declared best goalkeeper of the tournament at 2^nd Sultan of Johar Cup, a cheque of Rs one lakh.

Also Hockey India announced that it would present an iPad to each of the 18 members and the support staff of the team. The senior men’s team leaving for Australia to participate in the International Super Series at Perth and 34^th Champions Trophy at Melbourne was also present at the function.

“We are happy that the junior team came home after a good showing in the Sultan of Johor Cup. It has come as good preparation for the team that will compete in the FIH Junior Men World Cup in India in December 2013,” Hockey India Secretary-General Dr Narinder Batra said.

Speaking on behalf of the team, Sushant Tirkey said the rewards came as encouragement for the squad. “We feel happy that Hockey India has recognised our efforts,” he said. “I can assure you that I will continue to work hard and contribute towards bringing India back in the elite league of hockey nations.”