Jaipur,Cash award distribution function was
held in New Delhi on today for medal winners of Rio Olympics/Paralympics, 2016.
Vijay Goel, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and
Sports was the chief guest. In his address, the sports Minister assured the people about
the commitment of his government towards the promotion and development of the
sports in the country. He assured
the all medal winner sportspersons that government would leave no stone
unturned in promoting and supporting the all sports in the country. Shri Vijay Goel presented the
cash awards. Amount of cash awards is as follows: Shri Mariyappan
Thangavelu (Gold in High Jump), - 75 Lakhs. Devendra Jhajharia From Rajasthan (Gold in Javelin Throw) –
75 Lakhs Ms. P.V. Sindhu (Silver in Badminton)
– Rs. 50 Lakhs. Ms. Deepa Malik (Silver in Shot Put) – Rs. 50 Lakhs Ms. Sakshi
Malik (Bronze in Wrestling) – Rs. 30 Lakhs Shri Varun Singh Bhati (Bronze in
High Jump) – Rs. 30 Lakhs Cash awards were distributed under the
Government of India (Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports)’s scheme of special
awards to medal winners in international sports events. Ms. P.V. Sindhu and Ms.
Sakshi Malik could not participate in the event as they are busy with their
national / international competitions. On behalf of Sakshi Malik her father
received the award.
Medal Winners of RIO Olympics/Paralympics 2016 receive cash award from Sports Minister Vijay Goel
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