The Indian football team won the Intercontinental Cup and received a cash reward from the government of Odisha. The team decided to donate Rs 20 lakh of that money to help families affected by a recent train accident in the state. The accident caused almost 300 deaths and over 1,000 injuries. The team hopes their donation will help families cope during these tough times.
The Indian football team beat Lebanon 2-0 in the title clash to lift the trophy for the second time in three outings. Following the win, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced a cash reward of Rs 1 crore for the team.
In an instant and collective decision by the dressing room, the team decided to donate Rs 20 lakh towards relief and rehabilitation work for families affected by the unfortunate train accident in the state earlier this month. The Indian football team tweeted their gratitude to the government of Odisha for awarding them with a cash bonus for their win.
While nothing can compensate for the loss that people have faced, the team hopes that their donation will play its own little part in helping families cope and tide through these very tough times.
