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Asian Games Gold Medalist Ritu Negi Dropped From Himachal's ₹1 Crore Award List
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🗓 12 Oct 2026, 06:18 PM
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Asian Games gold medalist Ritu Negi has been removed from Himachal Pradesh's ₹1 crore award list after a review of eligibility criteria, sparking debate among athletes and officials.
The Himachal Pradesh government has announced that Asian Games gold medalist Ritu Negi has been removed from the state's ₹1 crore award list.
The award list, introduced to reward athletes who secure gold medals at major international events such as the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, requires recipients to meet specific eligibility criteria and submit supporting documentation.
According to officials, Negi's removal followed a review that found her application did not satisfy all the stipulated conditions, leading to the decision to exclude her from the list.
The move has prompted discussion among athletes and sports bodies, with some calling for a transparent review process and others questioning the fairness of the criteria applied.
The award list, introduced to reward athletes who secure gold medals at major international events such as the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, requires recipients to meet specific eligibility criteria and submit supporting documentation.
According to officials, Negi's removal followed a review that found her application did not satisfy all the stipulated conditions, leading to the decision to exclude her from the list.
The move has prompted discussion among athletes and sports bodies, with some calling for a transparent review process and others questioning the fairness of the criteria applied.