Muscat, Dec 15 (PTI) Hockey India on Sunday announced a reward of Rs 2 lakh for every player and Rs 1 lakh for each support staff member as a gesture after the women's team clinched its second consecutive Junior Asia Cup title here.

India's goalkeeper Nidhi made three sensational saves to help India overcome three-time champions China 3-2 in the penalty shootout after a 1-1 stalemate in the regulation time.

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"Hockey India, on the occasion, announced a reward of Rs 2 lakh for each player and Rs 1 lakh to each support staff as a gesture for everyone's effort and winning the championship," the national federation said in a release.

Sakshi Rana, Ishika, and Sunelita Toppo scored for India in the penalty shootout.

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Goalkeeper Nidhi made three brilliant saves against Lihang Wang, Jingyi Li, and Dandan Zuo to ensure India defended their title.

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