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Himachal Pradesh announces Rs 5.3 crore cash awards for Asian Games medalists
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 02:01 AM
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The Himachal Pradesh government has declared a total cash award of Rs 5.3 crore for athletes who win medals at the Asian Games.
The state government of Himachal Pradesh has approved a cash reward scheme worth Rs 5.3 crore for sportspersons who secure medals at the upcoming Asian Games. The announcement, made through an official press release, outlines that the total amount will be distributed among gold, silver and bronze medal winners from the state. The scheme aims to encourage athletes and recognize their contribution to the nation's sporting success.
Under the plan, each medalist will receive a monetary award proportionate to the level of the medal, though exact figures for individual categories were not disclosed in the release. The government said the funds have been allocated from the state’s sports development budget and will be disbursed shortly after the Games conclude.
State officials emphasized that the incentive is part of a broader effort to strengthen sports infrastructure and nurture talent in Himachal Pradesh. They urged aspiring athletes to aim for the Asian Games, assuring that their achievements will be duly rewarded.
The move follows similar reward schemes adopted by other Indian states, reflecting a growing emphasis on sports as a means of national pride and youth development.
Under the plan, each medalist will receive a monetary award proportionate to the level of the medal, though exact figures for individual categories were not disclosed in the release. The government said the funds have been allocated from the state’s sports development budget and will be disbursed shortly after the Games conclude.
State officials emphasized that the incentive is part of a broader effort to strengthen sports infrastructure and nurture talent in Himachal Pradesh. They urged aspiring athletes to aim for the Asian Games, assuring that their achievements will be duly rewarded.
The move follows similar reward schemes adopted by other Indian states, reflecting a growing emphasis on sports as a means of national pride and youth development.