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Karnataka Government Boosts Cash Prizes for Asian Games Medal Winners
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News18•06-10-2026, 12:34
Karnataka Government Boosts Cash Prizes for Asian Games Medal Winners
- •The Karnataka government has significantly increased the cash prize for Asian Games medal winners following athlete dissatisfaction.
- •Gold medalists will now receive 1 crore rupees instead of 35 lakh rupees, while silver and bronze winners will get 75 lakh rupees and 50 lakh rupees respectively.
- •The revision comes after gold medalist M.R. Poovamma openly expressed disappointment that Karnataka's previous prize money was much lower compared to states like Haryana.
- •Karnataka athletes brought immense glory by winning a total of 9 medals, including 4 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze at the games.
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The Karnataka government has increased the cash prize for Asian Games gold medalists from ₹35 lakh to ₹1 crore.
The government raised the prize money following dissatisfaction expressed by medal winners, such as M.R. Poovamma, who pointed out that Karnataka's previous rewards were much lower compared to states like Haryana.
Karnataka athletes who won gold include Pranavi Urs in women's individual golf, veteran runner M.R. Poovamma in the women's 4x400 meters relay, goalkeeper Mohith H.S. in the men's hockey team, and Shreyanka Patil in the women's cricket team.
