Himachal Pradesh begins handing out about Rs 18 crore to its medal winners, with Rs 1 crore for kabaddi gold

30 October 2026

Himachal Pradesh has started giving out cash awards to its sportspersons at a function in Shimla, with about Rs 18 crore to be disbursed in all. The amount covers Asian Games medallists as well as national-level medal winners. The State had earlier announced Rs 5.33 crore in cash awards for its Asian Games medal winners. It then raised the award for the women's kabaddi gold medallists from the State to Rs 1 crore each. Bhawna Thakur, a member of the gold-winning women's kabaddi team, is to receive Rs 1 crore. Seema Kumari, who won bronze in the 10,000 m, and Sawan Barwal, who won silver in the marathon, are among the other medallists from the State.