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Tripura's Asmita Dey Sparks Debate on Uttar Pradesh's Athlete Cash Rewards
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 05 Aug 2026, 02:34 PM
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Tripura-born Commonwealth Games gold medallist Asmita Dey has become the centre of a debate in Uttar Pradesh over the state’s cash reward scheme for athletes, with officials questioning eligibility criteria.
Asmita Dey, who clinched gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, hails from Tripura and has recently been at the centre of a debate in Uttar Pradesh regarding the state’s cash reward scheme for athletes.
The Uttar Pradesh government announced a ₹5 lakh cash reward for gold medallists in national and international competitions. However, the eligibility criteria stipulate that recipients must be residents of the state.
Dey’s Tripura roots have prompted officials to question whether she qualifies for the reward. Some lawmakers argue that the scheme should be limited to residents, while others defend a broader approach to encourage sports.
The debate has highlighted the need for clear guidelines and transparency in state-sponsored athlete incentives. The Uttar Pradesh government has yet to issue a definitive statement on the matter.
The Uttar Pradesh government announced a ₹5 lakh cash reward for gold medallists in national and international competitions. However, the eligibility criteria stipulate that recipients must be residents of the state.
Dey’s Tripura roots have prompted officials to question whether she qualifies for the reward. Some lawmakers argue that the scheme should be limited to residents, while others defend a broader approach to encourage sports.
The debate has highlighted the need for clear guidelines and transparency in state-sponsored athlete incentives. The Uttar Pradesh government has yet to issue a definitive statement on the matter.