Bihar state sports department

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar: In a grand ceremony at Bapu Sabhagar in Patna, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar felicitated the Indian women’s hockey team for their victory in the Women's Asian Hockey Championship Trophy held from November 11 to 20 in Rajgir.

Organised by the Bihar State Sports Department, the event celebrated the team’s historic win over China, with a close 1-0 victory, marking a proud moment for the nation and the state of Bihar.

Each Indian women’s hockey team player and the head coach received ₹10 lakh and the supporting staff members were awarded ₹5 lakh each. The tournament organiser was also recognised and honoured. These awards were personally distributed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.