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Karnataka to award Rs 1 crore and 2% sports quota to Asian Games gold medalists
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 07:18 PM
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The Karnataka government announced a cash reward of Rs 1 crore and a 2% reservation in the sports category for athletes who win gold at the Asian Games.
The state of Karnataka has approved a new benefit scheme for athletes who secure gold medals at the Asian Games. Under the plan, each gold‑medalist will receive a cash award of one crore rupees from the state treasury. In addition, the athletes will be granted a 2% reservation in the sports quota for government jobs and educational institutions.
The announcement, made by the state sports department, aims to recognize the contribution of sportspersons to the nation’s prestige and to encourage greater participation in international competitions. Officials said the financial incentive is intended to provide long‑term security for the medalists and their families.
Eligibility is limited to athletes officially representing India at the Asian Games who win a gold medal. The disbursement of the cash award and the allocation of the quota will be coordinated through the sports ministry in conjunction with relevant government agencies.
Implementation details, including the timeline for payments and the application process for the quota, will be communicated to the athletes in the coming weeks.
The announcement, made by the state sports department, aims to recognize the contribution of sportspersons to the nation’s prestige and to encourage greater participation in international competitions. Officials said the financial incentive is intended to provide long‑term security for the medalists and their families.
Eligibility is limited to athletes officially representing India at the Asian Games who win a gold medal. The disbursement of the cash award and the allocation of the quota will be coordinated through the sports ministry in conjunction with relevant government agencies.
Implementation details, including the timeline for payments and the application process for the quota, will be communicated to the athletes in the coming weeks.