Bengaluru, Oct. 6 -- The Karnataka government on Tuesday substantially enhanced cash rewards for its Asian Games medallists, raising the prize money for a gold medal to Rs 1 crore, silver to Rs 75 lakh and bronze to Rs 50 lakh.
The decision comes a day after Deputy Chief Minister and Youth Empowerment and Sports Minister G Parameshwara said the government was reconsidering the existing reward structure after athlete MR Poovamma sought higher incentives for medal-winning sportspersons.
According to an official statement from Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's office, the revised rewards will benefit eight sportspersons from Karnataka who won medals at the Asian Games 2026.
Under the revised scheme, gold medallists will receive Rs 1 crore, aga...