Himachal CM raises kabaddi gold medallists’ award to Rs 1 crore each

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has raised the cash award for the state's Asian Games women's kabaddi gold medallists from Rs 33 lakh to Rs 1 crore each. The announcement came after the three players met him in Shimla and raised concerns about the earlier reward.The players are Pushpa Rana, who captained the Indian team to gold at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, along with Jyoti Thakur and Bhavna Thakur. Rana told reporters that the Chief Minister listened to their concerns kindly and made an immediate decision in their favour.The three players also sought Class-1 government jobs, and the Chief Minister responded positively. The state government said the players would be offered employment in government service. Those who do not join the Police Department will be appointed to the Youth Services and Sports Department, so they can keep playing while helping sports grow in the state.The Chief Minister honoured the players with Himachali caps and shawls and said a formal felicitation ceremony will be held soon. He also announced Rs 1 crore for Indian women's cricket player Renuka Thakur for her achievements.
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