SBI announced Cash Rewards for Hockey Team

Indian cricket team's Twenty20 victory in the World Cup took the nation by storm and there has been raining cash on Indian players for their spectacular performance. However, players from other sports were not amused. They complained step-motherly attitude towards non-cricketing sports like hockey. When India recently won the Asia Cup hockey, but the players hardly got any recognition.

To protest against government apathy, the national coach and four hockey players had decided to go on a hunger strike. However, the State Bank of India came forward to support the hockey players. It announced a gift of Rs. 5 lakh each for the members of the Asia Cup winning hockey team.

According to the SBI Chairman O.P. Bhatt, "it is a matter of pride that young players in the national hockey team won the coveted Asia Cup. Since the team has brought glory to the country, the State Bank family has decided to give a small gift to them for their determination, exemplary teamwork and utmost dedication to the game". Hats off to SBI for taking this initiative.