Karnataka announces ₹1 crore cash prize for Asian Games gold medallists
- Karnataka raised Asian Games gold medal rewards from ₹35 lakh to ₹1 crore, nearly tripling the prize, on October 6.
- Silver medalists will receive ₹75 lakh instead of ₹25 lakh, while bronze rewards rise from ₹15 lakh to ₹50 lakh.
- All 20 Karnataka athletes who participated in the 2026 Asian Games will receive ₹5 lakh each, even without medals.
- Karnataka announced a 2% sports quota in government jobs and employment opportunities for Asian Games medalists.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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