IMPHAL, Aug 28 � The Manipur Government yesterday felicitated hockey player Khadangbam Kothajit who was listed in the Indian hockey squad as a reserve player in the recently concluded Olympic games in London, by giving a cash award of Rs 20 lakh.
Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh, who also holds the sports portfolio, presented the cheque to Kothajit in a function held in the office chamber of the Chief Minister.
Earlier, Ibobi apologized for the exclusion of Kothajit during the reception function of the State Olympians.
Recently Hockey Manipur had criticised the Indian hockey team for leaving out Kothajit from playing at the London Olympics, as the mid-fielder had played a pivotal role in the Olympic qualifying rounds.
