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Haryana Announces Cash Rewards for Commonwealth Games Medallists and Participants
✍️ India Today
🗓 05 Aug 2026, 09:32 PM
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The Haryana government has unveiled a cash reward scheme for athletes who won medals and all participants in the 2022 Commonwealth Games, offering substantial payouts.
The Haryana government announced a new cash reward scheme on Thursday for athletes who represented the state at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The scheme covers both medal winners and all participants who took part in the event.
Under the programme, athletes who secured gold, silver or bronze medals will receive a financial incentive, while every participant will also be eligible for a smaller reward. The exact figures have not yet been disclosed, but officials said the payouts will be significant.
The move is part of the state’s broader effort to promote sports and provide financial support to its athletes. It follows similar initiatives in other states aimed at encouraging sporting excellence.
Athletes and coaches have welcomed the announcement, noting that the rewards will help cover training costs and provide a morale boost for future competitions.
Under the programme, athletes who secured gold, silver or bronze medals will receive a financial incentive, while every participant will also be eligible for a smaller reward. The exact figures have not yet been disclosed, but officials said the payouts will be significant.
The move is part of the state’s broader effort to promote sports and provide financial support to its athletes. It follows similar initiatives in other states aimed at encouraging sporting excellence.
Athletes and coaches have welcomed the announcement, noting that the rewards will help cover training costs and provide a morale boost for future competitions.