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Goa govt to give Rs one lakh to each team member for victory Panaji | November 23, 2005 3:59:57 AM IST The Goa Government would give Rs one lakh as reward to every team member, including officials, for winning Santosh Trophy football title. The annoucement was made yesterday by Sports Minister Pandurang Madkaikar at Kochi in Kerala before the start of the final match. After the team's win, Mr Madkaikar said the victory was a very special moment for every Goans. ''I am proud that Goa has emerged as the new champions of the Indian football,'' the Minister said. Goa Football Association (GFA), too, has announced a cash prize of Rs 10,000 per member for winning the trophy. A grand reception will also be given to the team, which left for Goa by a special bus last night. The feliciation function for the team would be held at Fatorda stadium at 1900 hours today. Earlier, the GFA had announced Rs 5,000 per member for making it to the finals after beating Punjab in the semi-finals. UNI SRN SSS PDS BD1532 -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England