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Karnataka's hockey team has set its sights on the gold medal at the senior National men's hockey championships. Their impressive performance in the first two matches of the tournament suggests that they are on the right track.In their opening match, Karnataka faced Chandigarh and emerged victorious with a convincing 5-1 scoreline. Mohammed Raheel Mouseen was the star of the show, scoring a brace to lead his team to victory. The other goals came from N.M. Surya, Bharat Mahalingappa Kurtakoti, and Manjeet.In the second match, Tamil Nadu staged a remarkable comeback against Madhya Pradesh. Trailing 0-2, Tamil Nadu fought back to draw 2-2. K. Selvaraj and S. Shanmugavel scored the goals for Tamil Nadu, while Love Kumar Kanojiya and Akshay Dubey found the net for Madhya Pradesh.With one win and a draw each, both Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh have an equal chance of advancing to the knockout stage. They will play their final group matches on Thursday to determine their fate.In other matches, Andhra Pradesh thrashed Andaman & Nicobar 13-0, while Delhi defeated Jammu and Kashmir 6-0. Bengal also registered a comprehensive 10-0 victory over Assam.

Madhya Pradesh Government Rewards Hockey Star Vivek Sagar Prasad with Rs 1 Crore for Olympic BronzeThe Madhya Pradesh government has announced a reward of Rs 1 crore to hockey player Vivek Sagar Prasad, who was part of the Indian men's team that won a bronze medal at the recently concluded Paris Olympics. This marks India's second consecutive bronze medal in the Olympics, with the team defeating Spain 2-1 in a thrilling match.Chief Minister Mohan Yadav congratulated Prasad, who hails from Madhya Pradesh, for his exceptional performance. In a telephonic conversation with the player, Yadav expressed his pride and joy, saying, "It was a good performance. The entire nation is happy with all of you. Congratulations to you and the entire team for this success. The Madhya Pradesh government will transfer Rs 1 crore to your account as a reward."Prasad, a native of Itarsi in Narmadapuram district, is a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in the state. He was also part of the Indian hockey team that won the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.Prasad's contribution to the Indian hockey team's success has been significant. His defensive skills and ability to read the game have made him a valuable asset to the team. He has played a crucial role in India's recent victories, including the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics.The Madhya Pradesh government's reward is a testament to Prasad's hard work, dedication, and exceptional talent. It is also a recognition of the state's commitment to promoting sports and supporting its athletes.