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Karnataka Government Boosts Cash Rewards for Asian Games Medalists
The state will now award ₹1 crore for gold, ₹75 lakh for silver and ₹50 lakh for bronze to Karnataka athletes who medaled at the recent Asian Games.
The Karnataka government announced today an increase in cash rewards for athletes from the state who secured medals at the recent Asian Games.
Under the revised scheme, gold medalists will receive ₹1 crore, silver medalists ₹75 lakh and bronze medalists ₹50 lakh, marking a significant rise from previous amounts.
The decision aims to encourage sports participation and recognize the achievements of the state's athletes on the international stage.
Officials said the enhanced incentives reflect the government's commitment to supporting sports development and will be disbursed promptly to the medal winners.
The move has been welcomed by the sporting community, which hopes it will motivate more athletes to excel in future competitions.
Under the revised scheme, gold medalists will receive ₹1 crore, silver medalists ₹75 lakh and bronze medalists ₹50 lakh, marking a significant rise from previous amounts.
The decision aims to encourage sports participation and recognize the achievements of the state's athletes on the international stage.
Officials said the enhanced incentives reflect the government's commitment to supporting sports development and will be disbursed promptly to the medal winners.
The move has been welcomed by the sporting community, which hopes it will motivate more athletes to excel in future competitions.