Archive · 3 Aug 2026
India Rewards Commonwealth Games Weightlifting Medallists
The Indian government gave money to weightlifters who won medals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
The minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, gave ₹30 lakh to gold winners, ₹20 lakh to silver winners, and ₹10 lakh to the bronze winner.
He praised the athletes and their coaches, especially Vijay Sharma.
He also talked about programs like Khelo India that help young athletes train.
He encouraged the winners to visit schools and inspire kids to play sports.
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya awarded cash rewards to Indian weightlifters who won medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.
Gold medallists received ₹30 lakh, silver medallists ₹20 lakh, and bronze medallists ₹10 lakh.
The Indian team won eight medals: one gold, six silver, and one bronze, setting multiple Commonwealth Games records.
The minister praised coaches, especially Dronacharya awardee Vijay Sharma, and highlighted the role of Khelo India and the Sports Authority of India.
He urged the athletes to inspire young people and emphasized government support for sports development.
- Who
- Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Indian weightlifters
- What
- Felicitation of Commonwealth Games 2026 weightlifting medallists with cash rewards
- When
- Monday, 2024
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To honor historic performances and encourage future sporting success
- Event
- Commonwealth Games 2026
- Location
- Glasgow
- Number of Medals
- 8
- Cash Reward for Gold
- ₹30 lakh
- Cash Reward for Silver
- ₹20 lakh
- Cash Reward for Bronze
- ₹10 lakh
