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Bihar CM Samrat Chaudhary to Honor Para Athletes Somn Rana, Jhandu Kumar with Cash Awards
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 09:17 PM
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On National Sports Day, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary will present cash awards of ₹30 lakh to para‑athlete Somn Rana and ₹15 lakh to Jhandu Kumar, both medalists at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Bihar's chief minister, Samrat Chaudhary, announced that on National Sports Day he will personally honor two para‑sport stars who won medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Somn Rana, a gold‑medalist, will receive a cash award of thirty lakh rupees, while fellow medalist Jhandu Kumar will be given fifteen lakh rupees.
The awards will be presented in a ceremony organized by the state government to recognize the athletes' contributions to Indian sport and to encourage greater participation by differently‑abled competitors. The cash prizes are part of the state's sports honor scheme announced earlier this year.
The move underscores Bihar's commitment to supporting elite athletes and highlights the growing visibility of para‑sports in the national arena. The ceremony is scheduled for August 29, coinciding with the nationwide celebration of National Sports Day.
The awards will be presented in a ceremony organized by the state government to recognize the athletes' contributions to Indian sport and to encourage greater participation by differently‑abled competitors. The cash prizes are part of the state's sports honor scheme announced earlier this year.
The move underscores Bihar's commitment to supporting elite athletes and highlights the growing visibility of para‑sports in the national arena. The ceremony is scheduled for August 29, coinciding with the nationwide celebration of National Sports Day.