West Bengal Hikes Cash Awards for Olympic, Asian, and Commonwealth Games Medallists
West Bengal government increases financial incentives for athletes winning medals at major international sports events.
Source: The Hindu SportThe West Bengal government has significantly increased the cash awards for athletes from the state who win medals at the Olympic Games, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games. This move aims to encourage sports talent and provide better financial support to high-achieving sportspersons. For Olympic gold medallists, the award has been raised from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 25 lakh. Silver medallists will now receive Rs 15 lakh (up from Rs 5 lakh), and bronze medallists Rs 10 lakh (up from Rs 3 lakh). Similar hikes have been announced for medallists at the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, reflecting the s
- Olympic gold medallists will now receive Rs 25 lakh, up from Rs 10 lakh.
- Olympic silver medallists will receive Rs 15 lakh, increased from Rs 5 lakh.
- Olympic bronze medallists will get Rs 10 lakh, a rise from Rs 3 lakh.
- Asian Games gold medallists will be awarded Rs 10 lakh, up from Rs 5 lakh.
- Commonwealth Games gold medallists will receive Rs 10 lakh, also increased from Rs 5 lakh.
The leading international multi-sport event where thousands of athletes from around the world participate in a variety of competitions. Held every four years, alternating between Summer and Winter Games.
A multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. It is the second-largest multi-sport event after the Olympic Games.
A multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The event was first held in 1930 and takes place every four years.
Questions on government initiatives for sports promotion, specific schemes, and financial incentives for athletes are common in competitive exams.
Think 'WB' (West Bengal) is 'Winning Big' for its athletes, increasing their 'Awards' for 'Big Games' like Olympics, Asiad, and CWG.