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Gujarat Grants Rs 1.3 crore to Shooter Elavenil Valarivan for Dual Silver Wins in Japan
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 08:01 AM
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The Gujarat government has approved a cash award of Rs 1.3 crore for Elavenil Valarivan after she secured two silver medals at a competition in Japan.
Gujarat's sports authority announced today that Elavenil Valarivan will receive a cash award of Rs 1.3 crore in recognition of her performance abroad. The award follows her winning two silver medals at an international event held in Japan.
State officials said the financial incentive is part of Gujarat's ongoing effort to encourage athletes who bring laurels to the nation. The amount will be disbursed through the state's sports welfare scheme.
Valarivan's achievement adds to India's growing medal tally in global competitions, and the state hopes the reward will motivate other sportspersons to aim for similar success.
The announcement was made during a brief press briefing, where officials highlighted the government's commitment to supporting elite athletes across disciplines.
No further details on the timing of the payment were provided, but the award underscores Gujarat's focus on nurturing talent that excels on the world stage.
State officials said the financial incentive is part of Gujarat's ongoing effort to encourage athletes who bring laurels to the nation. The amount will be disbursed through the state's sports welfare scheme.
Valarivan's achievement adds to India's growing medal tally in global competitions, and the state hopes the reward will motivate other sportspersons to aim for similar success.
The announcement was made during a brief press briefing, where officials highlighted the government's commitment to supporting elite athletes across disciplines.
No further details on the timing of the payment were provided, but the award underscores Gujarat's focus on nurturing talent that excels on the world stage.