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Kerala Announces Rs 5 Crore Cash Award for Olympic Gold Medalists
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 05:43 AM
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The Kerala government has announced a plan to award Rs 5 crore to athletes who win Olympic gold medals. The initiative aims to encourage and reward sporting excellence.
The Kerala government plans to provide a cash award of Rs 5 crore to sportspersons who secure an Olympic gold medal. This move is intended to motivate athletes and recognize their achievements on the global stage. Such financial incentives are part of the state's broader efforts to promote sports and nurture talent.