The Punjab Government will honour its State athletes, who have brought laurels to the nation by winning medals at the Incheon Asian Games and Glasgow Commonwealth Games, on Tuesday.
Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal, who is also holding the Sports portfolio, will honour the winners for their “outstanding achievements” at international events.An amount to the tune of Rs4.29 crore would be distributed as prize money amongst the 28 players from various disciplines, said an official spokesperson.
Thirteen Asiad winners would be awarded with prize money of Rs2.79 crore, out of which gold medalist would get prize of Rs26 lakh whereas silver medalist Rs16 lakh and bronze winner Rs11 lakh.Besides, 15 players who have won medals in Glasgow would be awarded with cash prize of Rs1.50 crore, out of which Rs16 lakh would be given to the gold medallists, Rs11 lakh for silver and Rs6 lakh for bronze.