Gujarat Honors 18 Athletes for Outstanding Performance at Asian and Para Asian Games
Gujarat rewards 18 athletes with over ₹9.27 crore for their achievements at the Asian and Para Asian Games.
Gandhinagar, November 2 (Daily Kiran) : In Gandhinagar, Gujarat, 18 athletes were honored for their exceptional performances at the Asian and Para Asian Games. The event, held on November 2, showcased the athletes who brought pride to both the state and the nation. Gujarat’s Deputy Chief Minister, Harsh Sanghvi, presented checks to the athletes as a form of encouragement.
The state government allocated over ₹9.27 crore in rewards to medal winners and participants. Sanghvi praised the young athletes for their dedication and hard work, stating that their achievements will inspire future generations. He emphasized the government’s commitment to providing better training, modern facilities, and incentives for athletes.
Among the notable recipients, Indian cricketers Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel each received ₹66 lakh, while Radha Yadav from the women’s cricket team was awarded ₹66 lakh as well. Para-athlete Anjana Rohitbhai Bumbadia received ₹2 crore for winning a gold medal, and Nimisha CS was awarded ₹1 crore for her silver medal in long jump.
Additionally, Tejalben Damor earned ₹1.5 crore for her silver and bronze medals, and Rakeshbhai Dhanjibhai Bhatt was rewarded ₹1 crore for his two bronze medals in the 100 and 200 meters. Para table tennis player Bhavinaben Patel received ₹75 lakh for her two bronze medals, while Sonalaben Patel was awarded ₹50 lakh for her bronze medal. Manush Shah, also a bronze medalist in table tennis, received ₹25 lakh.
Other athletes, including Human Thakkar, Harmit Desai, Aryan Nehra, Ankita Raina, Aniket Patel, Mitwa Chaudhary, Bhavikkumar Bharwad, and Vishnu Waghela, received financial assistance ranging from ₹1.65 lakh to ₹5 lakh.
For those unable to attend the ceremony, the rewards will be transferred directly to their bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. Athletes, coaches, and representatives present at the event expressed their gratitude to the state government for this supportive initiative.
