by Haryananewswire (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, August 14
Haryana
Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh
Hooda has announced to give Rs. 31 lakh as cash reward to Haryana’s ace
thrower Krishna Punia for competing in the final of the discus throw at
the
recently concluded Olympic Games in London.
This was
disclosed by Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Dr K. K.
Khandelwal while interacting with mediapersons here today.
He said
that in all ten players had competed in the final of discus throw and Krishna
Punia ranked seventh in the world. This is a significant achievement, which has
been recognized by the Chief Minister.
Dr
Khandelwal said that Mr Hooda also announced to give a cash reward of Rs 21
lakh each to boxer Vijender Singh and wrestler Amit Kumar for qualifying for
quarter finals in London Olympics. He said that Mr Hooda also announced to give
Rs 21 lakh to Geeta Phogat for becoming the first ever Indian women wrestler to
have qualified for the Olympics.
He said
that out of six medals won by India in London Olympics, four medals have been
won by players hailing from Haryana or those who are associated with the State.
It may be
recalled that Chief Minister has already announced to give Rs 1.50 crore to
wrestler Sushil Kumar for winning Silver in London Olympics and Rs. one crore
each to shooter Mr Gagan Narang,badminton sensation Saina Nehwal and wrestler
Yogeshwar Dutt for winning Bronze medals in London Olympics.
He said
that the other 11 participants in Olympic Games, who hail from Haryana, have
also been given Rs 11 lakh each. They included Jai Bhagwan, Manoj Kumar,
Sanjeev Rajput, Sardara Singh, Vikas Krishan, Seema Antil, Sumit Sangwan, Om
Parkash, Anuraj Singh and Sandeep Singh.
Dr
Khandelwal said that Mr Hooda has given cash rewards to these sportspersons in
recognition of their exemplary performance in London Olympics. Their
performance will inspire many others to take keen interest in sports.
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