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Haryana Government Honors Asian Games and Para Asian Games Medalists
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 12:50 AM
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The Haryana administration held a ceremony to felicitate athletes who won medals at the Asian Games and Para Asian Games, recognizing their contributions to Indian sport.
New Delhi, Oct. 30 — The Haryana government organized a formal ceremony to honor sportspersons who secured medals for India at the recent Asian Games and Para Asian Games. State officials, including the Chief Minister, presented certificates, cash awards and other incentives to the athletes in recognition of their achievements on the continental stage.
The event highlighted the state's commitment to nurturing sporting talent, with the administration announcing additional support measures such as enhanced training facilities and scholarships for upcoming athletes. Representatives from the Haryana Sports Department emphasized that the recognition aims to motivate younger generations to pursue excellence in sports.
A total of 25 medalists were present, spanning disciplines from athletics and shooting to para-swimming and para-badminton. Each athlete received a personalized citation and a monetary reward, as per the state's policy for international medal winners. The ceremony concluded with a cultural program showcasing Haryana's heritage, underscoring the link between regional pride and national sporting success.
The event highlighted the state's commitment to nurturing sporting talent, with the administration announcing additional support measures such as enhanced training facilities and scholarships for upcoming athletes. Representatives from the Haryana Sports Department emphasized that the recognition aims to motivate younger generations to pursue excellence in sports.
A total of 25 medalists were present, spanning disciplines from athletics and shooting to para-swimming and para-badminton. Each athlete received a personalized citation and a monetary reward, as per the state's policy for international medal winners. The ceremony concluded with a cultural program showcasing Haryana's heritage, underscoring the link between regional pride and national sporting success.