Chhattisgarh CM Announces Cash Incentives for Olympic Medalists from State
In a major boost to sports in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has announced cash incentives for Olympic medalists from the state.
The incentives, which were announced on Monday, August 9, 2021, are as follows:
- Gold medalists will receive Rs. 2 crore.
- Silver medalists will receive Rs. 1 crore.
- Bronze medalists will receive Rs. 50 lakh.
The incentives will be given to athletes who have won medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which were held from July 23 to August 8, 2021.
Baghel said that the incentives are a token of appreciation for the hard work and dedication of the athletes. He also said that the state government is committed to promoting sports and providing support to athletes.
The announcement of the cash incentives has been welcomed by the sports fraternity in Chhattisgarh. Many athletes have expressed their gratitude to the chief minister for his support.
The cash incentives are expected to motivate more athletes from Chhattisgarh to take up sports and excel at the national and international levels.
The announcement of the cash incentives is also a significant step towards promoting sports in the state. It is hoped that the incentives will help to create a more conducive environment for athletes to train and compete.
The Chhattisgarh government has been taking a number of steps to promote sports in the state. In recent years, the state has invested heavily in sports infrastructure and has also launched a number of sports development programs.
The announcement of the cash incentives is a further indication of the state government's commitment to promoting sports and providing support to athletes.
