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Karnataka to increase prize money for annual Dasara sports meet
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara said the state would increase cash prizes for winners of its annual Dasara sports meet.
He made the announcement while opening the 2026 meet at Chamundi Vihar Indoor Stadium in Mysuru.
The event is part of Dasara celebrations, which have a long history of support for sport.
The state has also announced cash awards for athletes who win medals at international events and plans to reserve 2% of future government recruitments for sportspersons.
These measures are intended to support athletes and encourage them to stay in the state rather than seek jobs elsewhere.
Parameshwara did not say what the new Dasara meet prizes would be or when the increase would take effect.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara announced an increase in cash prizes for winners of the annual Dasara sports meet.
He made the announcement while inaugurating the Dasara Sports Meet-CM Cup 2026 in Mysuru.
The announcement did not specify the new prize amounts.
Parameshwara also said the State government would support athletes and provide infrastructure to promote sports.
- Who
- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Sports Minister G. Parameshwara announced the increase.
- What
- Cash prizes for winners of the annual Dasara sports meet will be increased. The new amounts were not stated.
- When
- Sunday, October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Chamundi Vihar Indoor Stadium, Mysuru.
- Why
- The government aims to encourage sportspersons and promote sports.
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- Announcement
- Cash prizes for annual Dasara sports meet winners will increase
- Event
- Dasara Sports Meet-CM Cup 2026
- Venue
- Chamundi Vihar Indoor Stadium, Mysuru
- Announced by
- G. Parameshwara
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