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Asian Games Prize Money Discrepancy: Sundar Gets 75 Lakhs While Nigam Receives 3 Crores
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News18•09-10-2026, 15:13
Asian Games Prize Money Discrepancy: Sundar Gets 75 Lakhs While Nigam Receives 3 Crores
- •Tamil Nadu announced a cash reward of 75 lakh rupees for Washington Sundar for his crucial role in winning the gold medal at the Asian Games.
- •Sundar performed brilliantly in the final match against Pakistan, taking 2 wickets for 29 runs and helping India secure victory.
- •Uttar Pradesh announced a massive reward of 3 crore rupees for Vipraj Nigam, who was part of the gold-winning squad but did not play a single match.
- •UP government also announced 3 crore rupees for women's cricketer Deepti Sharma for her outstanding bowling performance in the final against Sri Lanka.
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The Tamil Nadu government announced a cash reward of Rs 75 lakh for Washington Sundar, who played in the final's playing XI. Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh government announced Rs 3 crore for Vipraj Nigam, who was part of the gold-winning team but did not play a single match.
In the final against Pakistan, Washington Sundar bowled economically and took 2 wickets for 29 runs to help India win the gold medal.
Deepti Sharma was announced to receive Rs 3 crore from the Uttar Pradesh government and holds the position of DSP in the UP Police.
