New Delhi, February 24: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has sanctioned cash rewards of up to Rs 25 lakh each for the armed forces personnel who secured medals in the previous year’s Asian Games and Asian Para Games.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the defence ministry announced that gold medalists from both events will receive Rs 25 lakh each, silver medalists Rs 15 lakh each, and bronze medalists Rs 10 lakh each.
“The financial incentive, announced by the Ministry of Defence for the armed forces personnel for the first time, will further motivate these athletes to exhibit an even better performance at qualifying events of the Paris Olympics Games 2024 for which they are currently preparing,” the statement said.
During the 19th Asian Games and the 4th Asian Para Games held in Hangzhou, China, in September-October 2023, several service athletes brought pride to the nation by their remarkable performances. In recognition of their achievements, Singh felicitated them and approved cash rewards for 45 medal winners, including seven para athletes.
“These 45 athletes won nine gold, 18 silver, and 17 bronze medals in the Asian Games and one gold, four silver, and two bronze medals in the Asian Para Games,” the ministry added.
