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Haryana to distribute Rs 185 crore among Asian, Para Asian Games athletes on Oct 30

Chandigarh, Oct 24 (UNI) The Haryana government will distribute approximately Rs 185 crore in cash awards among 171 athletes associated with the 2026 Asian Games and Asian Para Games during a state-level felicitation ceremony at Bhim Stadium in Bhiwani on October 30.
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will present the awards, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister of State Gaurav Gautam announced on Saturday.
Gautam said 134 athletes associated with the Asian Games would receive approximately Rs 133 crore, while Rs 52 crore would be distributed among 37 para-athletes.
According to the state government's figures, Haryana athletes contributed 32 medals to India's tally at the Asian Games, including 14 gold, nine silver and nine bronze medals.
The government also credited Haryana's para-athletes for winning 32 medals at the Asian Para Games, comprising nine gold, nine silver and 14 bronze medals.
Gautam said the ceremony would recognise both medal winners and other eligible participants, while government employment-related benefits would be extended to qualifying athletes under the state's sports policy.
He said substantial cash incentives, modern training infrastructure and employment opportunities were intended to encourage younger athletes to pursue competitive sports.
The minister described Haryana's sports policy as a major contributor to the state's performances at national and international sporting events. He added that the government would continue supporting athletes competing in major international competitions, including the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and world championships.
The government has linked its sports development initiatives with the Centre's Khelo India programme, which focuses on identifying sporting talent and improving training facilities across the country.
The October 30 ceremony will bring together athletes, coaches, sports administrators and government representatives.
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