After the amazing Olympic games,  the players are rewarded, facilitated in many ways. Hockey player Vivek Sagar, who won the bronze medal, was felicitated by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday.

CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan presented a cheque of one crore and a shawl to the midfielder from MP during a function held at Minto Hall in Bhopal and also announced his appointment as the deputy superintendent of police (DSP) and a house for his family wherever they wish in the state.

"Mr Sagar will be the DSP from today," an elated Mr Chouhan said.

The Chief Minister also announced that each member of the Indian women`s hockey team`s Olympic squad will be given ₹ 31 lakh for putting up a spectacular performance at the Games.

"Though the women`s team stood fourth in the Olympics, they won the hearts of Indians by their magnificent play," he said.

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