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Himachal Announces ₹1 Crore Awards for Three Asiad Kabaddi Champions

Himachal Pradesh is giving three of its kabaddi players ₹1 crore each.

The players are Pushpa Rana, Jyoti Thakur and Bhawna Thakur.

They helped India’s women’s team win gold at the Asian Games.

The team beat Iran in the final and did not lose any games in the tournament.

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu also said the players would be offered government jobs.

They could work in the police force or the sports department.

The report also says cricket player Renuka Thakur will receive ₹1 crore after her team won Asian Games gold.

The state says it has changed its sports policy and wants to support athletes and sports facilities.

Key facts

Kabaddi award: ₹1 crore each for three Himachal Pradesh players
Kabaddi players: Pushpa Rana, Jyoti Thakur and Bhawna Thakur
Kabaddi final: India defeated Iran 37-34
Team achievement: The women’s kabaddi team defended its gold medal with an unbeaten run and won the title for a fourth time.
Employment offer: The players would be offered government service, in the police force or sports department.
Cricket award: The report says Renuka Thakur would receive ₹1 crore after the women’s cricket team won Asian Games gold.
Policy: Sukhu said the state had increased prize money for gold-winning international athletes through a revised sports policy.

theprint.in · 2 hrs ago