Raipur, Aug. 3 -- Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Monday announced a cash reward of Rs.30 lakh and an out-of-turn promotion to the post of deputy superintendent of police (DSP) for weightlifter Gyaneshwari Yadav, who won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026.

Sai said the decision was aimed at recognising her achievement and motivating other athletes to excel at the highest level.

The 23-year-old athlete from Rajnandgaon district secured the silver medal in the women's 53kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow, Scotland.

Yadav, accompanied by her parents, met the CM at his official residence, where she was felicitated for her achievement and for bringing laurels to the country and Chhattis...