Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Bihar CM Felicitates Commonwealth Games Para-Athletes Rana, Kumar
Bihar’s Chief Minister honored two athletes who won medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Soman Rana won a gold medal in the F57 shot put event.
Jhandu Kumar won a bronze medal in para powerlifting.
The ceremony took place in Patna on National Sports Day.
Rana received Rs 30 lakh from the state government.
Kumar received Rs 15 lakh.
Both athletes also received ceremonial stoles and mementos.
The chief minister said Bihar wants to provide athletes with better training, facilities and rewards.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary felicitated para-athletes Soman Rana and Jhandu Kumar in Patna.
The ceremony was held on National Sports Day, according to the Chief Minister’s Office.
Rana received Rs 30 lakh for winning gold in the men’s F57 shot put.
Kumar received Rs 15 lakh for winning bronze in men’s para powerlifting.
Both athletes were presented ceremonial stoles and mementos at the function.
- Who
- Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, para-athletes Soman Rana and Jhandu Kumar.
- What
- Choudhary felicitated the athletes and presented them with cash awards, stoles and mementos.
- When
- Saturday, August 29, on National Sports Day; the year is not specified in the report.
- Where
- Patna, Bihar.
- Why
- The athletes were honored for winning medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
- Gold medalist
- Soman Rana won gold in the men’s F57 shot put.
- Bronze medalist
- Jhandu Kumar won bronze in men’s para powerlifting.
- Award for Rana
- Rs 30 lakh.
- Award for Kumar
- Rs 15 lakh.
- Additional honors
- Both athletes received ceremonial stoles and mementos.
- Event
- National Sports Day function in Patna.
- Government commitment
- The Bihar government said it would provide better training, facilities and incentives for athletes.