Chhattisgarh CM Announces Cash Rewards for Medallists at Khelo India Tribal Games
Chhattisgarh CM Announces Cash Rewards For State Medallists After Khelo India Tribal Games
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Chhattisgarh's Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced cash prizes for medallists from the Khelo India Tribal Games, where the state secured 3 gold, 10 silver, and 6 bronze medals. Individual gold medallists will receive ₹2 lakh (approximately $2,400 USD), while the overall champions were Karnataka with 23 gold medals.
- 01Chhattisgarh finished ninth in the medal tally with 3 gold, 10 silver, and 6 bronze medals.
- 02Individual gold medallists will receive ₹2 lakh (approximately $2,400 USD).
- 03Karnataka emerged as overall champions with 23 gold medals.
- 04The inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games featured 3,800 participants from 30 states and Union Territories.
- 05The next edition of the Games is expected to be on a larger scale.
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During the closing ceremony of the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games, Chhattisgarh's Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced cash rewards for medallists. The state achieved 3 gold, 10 silver, and 6 bronze medals, finishing ninth overall. Individual gold medallists will receive ₹2 lakh (approximately $2,400 USD), while silver and bronze medallists will receive ₹1.5 lakh and ₹1 lakh, respectively. Team championship medallists will also receive cash prizes based on their performance. Karnataka topped the medal table with 23 gold, followed by Odisha and Jharkhand. The Games featured 3,800 participants competing in nine sports disciplines, marking a significant event for Chhattisgarh. Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao expressed intentions for future editions to be held on a larger scale, aiming to establish a benchmark for sports events in the state.
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The cash rewards for medallists will encourage more athletes in Chhattisgarh to participate in sports and aim for higher achievements.
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