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Parameshwara Hails Karnataka Athletes' Asian Games Medal Wins
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News18•28-09-2026, 20:00
Parameshwara Hails Karnataka Athletes' Asian Games Medal Wins
- •Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara congratulated four Karnataka athletes for winning medals at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
- •Ayush Shetty, a member of the Indian men’s badminton team, secured a bronze medal, earning praise for his international debut.
- •M R Poovamma contributed to a silver medal in the 4X400 metres mixed relay, recognized for her experience and discipline.
- •Shreyanka Patil was part of the Indian women’s cricket team that won India’s first gold medal at the Asian Games.
- •Tilottama Sen earned a silver medal in the women’s 50-metre rifle shooting event, lauded for her concentration and dedication.
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Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara congratulated Ayush Shetty for winning a bronze in the men’s badminton team event, M R Poovamma for winning a silver in the 4X400 metres mixed relay, Shreyanka Patil for winning gold with the women’s cricket team, and Tilottama Sen for winning silver in the women’s 50-metre rifle shooting event.
Karnataka athletes participating in major multi-discipline events like the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, and Asian Para Games are provided a special incentive of Rs 5 lakh each, while medal winners receive an additional cash award of Rs 15 lakh.
Shreyanka Patil was part of the Indian women’s cricket team that won India’s first gold medal at the 20th Asian Games.
