After Arti Rao’s Intervention, Haryana’s Para Athletes Receive Cash Rewards
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh–
After immediate and swift action by Para Sports Association of Haryana President and Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao, the Haryana Government has sanctioned a prize money Rs. 19.72 crore for cash awards to 13 players from Haryana who participated in the 4th Para Asian Games 2022.
Among the recipients, Haney, an Athletics player, will receive Rs. 3 crore for winning a Gold medal. Nitesh Kumar (Para Badminton), will receive Rs. 3 crore for winning a Gold medal and Rs 1.5 crore for wining the Silver medal. Sarita Adhana (Para Archery) will receive Rs 1.5 crore for wining the Silver medal. Pooja, Dharambir, Rinku, Parmod, Yogesh Kathuniya, Rampal, and Monu Ghanghas, all Athletics players, will each receive Rs. 1.50 crore for winning the Silver medal. Anju Bala, a Para Lawn Ball player, Jasbeer, an Athletics player, and Jaideep, a Canoeing player, will each receive Rs. 7.50 lakh for their participation in the games.
In addition, players Pranav Soorma, Raman Sharma, Sumit and Tarun Dhillon, all Athletics players, will also receive Rs. 3 crore each for winning gold medals. Their prize money will be sanctioned in the coming days.
Health Minister said, “Our para-athletes have brought immense pride to Haryana and the nation. It was our duty to ensure they are honoured and rewarded without delay. I thank the Hon’ble Chief Minister for taking immediate action. This government is committed to empowering every athlete who overcomes challenges to bring glory to India.”
She further said that the state government is dedicated to building a supportive environment for para-sports and that actions like these show its commitment to inclusivity and putting athletes first.