He Listened to Our Concerns: Pushpa Rana as Himachal CM Sukhu Announces Rs 1 Crore for Asian Games Kabaddi Gold Medallists
Sukhu also promised government jobs and a felicitation ceremony for the three players after India’s women’s kabaddi team won gold at the Asian Games.
- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced a Rs 1 crore reward for each of the three state athletes who secured gold at the 2026 Asian Games as part of India's women's kabaddi team.
- During a meeting on Monday, Rana, Jyoti, and Bhawna discussed concerns regarding the previously offered Rs 33 lakh amount with the Chief Minister, calling the experience 'a truly pleasant' exchange.
- Sukhu assured the athletes of Class-1 government jobs, with those declining the Police Department receiving appointments in the Sports Department to pursue sporting careers.
- The state government will soon organize a felicitation ceremony where the players receive Rs 1 crore each, while emphasizing strengthened sports infrastructure across Himachal Pradesh under its revised sports policy.
- Parliamentary Affairs Minister Harsh Vardhan Chauhan praised the trio's leadership defending the gold medal, as Kabaddi produced a clean sweep at the Asian Games where India defeated Iran 37-34.
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He listened to our concerns: Pushpa Rana as Himachal CM Sukhu announces Rs 1 crore for Asian Games kabaddi gold medallists
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