The Chandigarh Sports Department is getting ready to offer its sports stars a whopping Rs 4.4 crore in cash, which is a never-before gesture. This is the greatest thorough history framework for awarding such kind of financial help by the department. Medal-winning athletes for the city between 2013 to 2023 will receive these prizes.
A committee consisting of 17 members conducted a thorough screening procedure to assess the applications that were received through different methods. The committee carefully evaluated each athlete’s performance against the predetermined standards.
Among the top awardees, Rupinder Pal Singh, a former Indian hockey star, is to receive the highest honour of Rs 2 crore for his important role in India’s gold medal win at the 2014 Asian Games. Some other noteworthy recipients are archer Kapil, handball players Deepa and Atul, skater Sahil Ashat, and table tennis player Mukesh Kumar, whose remarkable performances in international competitions have made them popular figures.
A significant amount of the prize money will also be given to athletes who won national titles in other sports. This comprises athletes such as shooters, archers, pugilists, shuttlers, cyclists, judokas, wrestlers, gymnasts, fencers, paddlers, taekwondo players, weightlifters, Kabaddi players, canoeists, kayakers, and cyclists.
Although the government intends to have a lavish celebration at the Punjab Raj Bhawan on National Sports Day to honour the winners, it is noteworthy that coaches are not included in the list of honourees. This begs the issue of how much gratitude and assistance are given to the unsung heroes who raise and coach these athletes.
By offering these cash awards, Chandigarh’s sportsmen and women are being recognized in a big way for the feats they have achieved. People think that it will motivate future athletes to reach for greatness.
