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Karnataka Boosts Asian Games Rewards, Introduces Two-Percent Sports Quota
Karnataka has announced bigger cash prizes for athletes who win medals at the Asian Games 2026.
A gold medal will now bring Rs 1 crore.
A silver medal will bring Rs 75 lakh, and a bronze medal will bring Rs 50 lakh.
These prizes are higher than the earlier amounts.
The state also plans to reserve 2 per cent of places in state government recruitment for sportspersons.
Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced the changes at a ceremony at Vidhana Soudha.
The event honoured Karnataka athletes who competed at the Asian Games.
Sprinter M R Poovamma had said she was disappointed by what she saw as neglect from her home state.
Karnataka announced increased cash rewards for its Asian Games 2026 medalists.
Gold medalists will receive Rs 1 crore, up from Rs 35 lakh.
Silver medalists will receive Rs 75 lakh, while bronze medalists will receive Rs 50 lakh.
The state also announced a 2 per cent reservation for sportspersons in state government recruitment.
The announcement was made at a Vidhana Soudha ceremony honouring Karnataka athletes; M R Poovamma had expressed disappointment about perceived neglect by her home state.
- Who
- Karnataka athletes and sportspersons; the announcement was made by Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.
- What
- The state increased Asian Games 2026 medal rewards and announced a 2 per cent reservation for sportspersons in state government recruitment.
- Where
- Vidhana Soudha, Karnataka.
- When
- Tuesday; the article does not specify the date.
- Why
- The announcement was made while honouring Karnataka athletes who competed at the Asian Games; no further reason for the changes was stated.
Key facts
- Total rewards announced
- Rs 8 crore
- Gold medal reward
- Rs 1 crore, previously Rs 35 lakh
- Silver medal reward
- Rs 75 lakh, previously Rs 25 lakh
- Bronze medal reward
- Rs 50 lakh, previously Rs 15 lakh
- Sports quota
- 2 per cent reservation for sportspersons in state government recruitment
- Ceremony
- Held at Vidhana Soudha to honour Karnataka athletes
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