Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Maharashtra Expands Cash Rewards Across National Sports Competitions
Maharashtra has changed how it rewards successful athletes.
More sports competitions will now qualify for prize money.
National Games medalists will receive larger awards than before.
Athletes at the World University Games and Khelo India will also get cash prizes.
Youth Olympics and Youth Paralympics rewards have been raised substantially.
Some major tennis, badminton and hockey events are included too.
Coaches can receive part of an athlete’s prize money for helping with training.
Deaf, blind and Special Olympics events are also covered under the revised plan.
Maharashtra’s Cabinet approved revised cash prizes for medal-winning athletes and their coaches.
National Games rewards increased to Rs 7 lakh for gold, Rs 5 lakh for silver and Rs 3 lakh for bronze.
World University Games medals will earn Rs 10 lakh, Rs 7 lakh and Rs 5 lakh respectively.
Khelo India medal winners will receive Rs 3 lakh, Rs 2 lakh and Rs 1 lakh for gold, silver and bronze.
The scheme adds several para-sports and gives eligible coaches 10% of an athlete’s prize, subject to limits.
- Who
- The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, approved the changes for athletes and coaches.
- What
- The state revised and expanded its cash prize scheme for medal-winning sportspersons and their coaches.
- When
- The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting; the articles do not provide a date.
- Where
- Maharashtra, with the Cabinet meeting reported from Mumbai.
- Why
- The scheme aims to recognize athletes’ achievements and the contribution of their coaches.
- National Games gold prize
- Rs 7 lakh, increased from Rs 5 lakh
- National Games silver and bronze prizes
- Rs 5 lakh and Rs 3 lakh, increased from Rs 3 lakh and Rs 1.5 lakh
- World University Games prizes
- Rs 10 lakh for gold, Rs 7 lakh for silver and Rs 5 lakh for bronze
- Khelo India prizes
- Rs 3 lakh for gold, Rs 2 lakh for silver and Rs 1 lakh for bronze
- Youth Olympics and Youth Paralympics gold prize
- Rs 50 lakh, increased from Rs 22.5 lakh
- Coach allocation
- Coaches can receive 10% of an athlete’s cash prize, with a maximum of three coaches eligible
- Additional coverage
- The scheme includes Deaflympics, IBSA World Championships, Blind Cricket World Cup and Special Olympics World Games