Haryana to give Rs 6 crore to Tokyo Olympics gold winner

The state government will give the silver winners Rs 4 crore while the bronze medallists will get Rs 2.50 crore. The state sports minister Sandeep Singh announced this while interacting with Olympic medallists on the occasion of International Olympic Day here, along with chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar.
Sandeep also said that 30 players taking part in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics have been provided Rs 5 lakh each as preparation amount.
The chief minister said medal winners at the international events will be given government jobs to encourage youngsters to take up sports, a state government statement said.


