Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Chhattisgarh CM Announces ₹51 Lakh Reward for Kabaddi Gold Medallist
Sanju Devi helped India’s women’s kabaddi team win a gold medal at the Asian Games 2026.
The team won the final match against Iran.
Sanju Devi comes from Korba district in Chhattisgarh.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met her at his residence.
He announced a reward of ₹51 lakh for her achievement.
He said her success made Chhattisgarh and India proud.
He also said her story could encourage more girls to play sports.
Sanju Devi said the support would motivate her to work harder in future competitions.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced a ₹51 lakh cash reward for Sanju Devi.
Sanju Devi is a member of India’s gold medal-winning women’s kabaddi team at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan.
The Indian team defeated Iran in the final to win gold.
Sanju Devi, from Korba district, met Sai at his residence and thanked him for the recognition.
Sai said the government would work to improve training, resources and support for athletes across Chhattisgarh.
- Who
- Sanju Devi and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.
- What
- Sai announced a ₹51 lakh cash reward for Sanju Devi’s contribution to India’s women’s kabaddi gold-medal campaign.
- When
- The announcement followed India’s women’s kabaddi victory at the Asian Games 2026.
- Where
- Sanju Devi met Sai at his residence in Chhattisgarh; the Asian Games were held in Japan.
- Why
- The reward recognized Sanju Devi’s achievement and contribution to India’s gold-medal-winning team.
- Reward
- ₹51 lakh cash reward
- Athlete
- Sanju Devi
- Sport
- Women’s kabaddi
- Competition
- Asian Games 2026
- Medal
- Gold
- Final opponent
- Iran
- Hometown district
- Korba, Chhattisgarh