Odisha announces cash incentives for State’s National Games medallists

Odisha Sports and Youth Services Department on Saturday announced cash incentives for State’s medallists of the upcoming 37th edition of the National Games, scheduled to commence in Goa from October 26.  

While gold medallists will be awarded Rs 5 lakh, silver medallists  will receive Rs 3 lakh and bronze medallists will be recognized with Rs 2 lakh for both individual and team events.

The Odisha contingent will feature over 300 athletes including 180 women participating in 31 disciplines of the grand event.  

Extending his best wishes to the entire contingent, Sports Minister Tusharkanti Behera said, “I am certain that Odisha will shine at the competition. Over the recent years, our athletes are making their mark at many national and international events. We have seen the stellar exploits of some of our athletes in the Asian Games and National Games will be no different.” 

Earlier on Friday, Odisha had announced a cash incentive of Rs 10 lakh each for the seven para-athletes from Odisha who will be participating in the Hangzhou Asian Para Games scheduled to begin from October 22, 2023.