NEW DELHI: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced cash awards for Indian Paralympic medallists at an event on Tuesday. Gold medallists will receive Rs 75 lakh, silver winners Rs 50 lakh, and bronze medallists Rs 30 lakh.
Athletes excelling in mixed teams events, like archer Sheetal Devi, will get Rs 22.5 lakh, reported PTI.
Mandaviya pledged full support and facilities for para-athletes aiming for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics. “The country is rising in Paralympics and para sports. From 4 medals in 2016, India have won 19 medals in Tokyo and 29 in Paris with 18th place finish,” he said.
“We will provide all the facilities to all of our para-athletes so that we can win more medals and gold medals in 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.”
India's historic Paris Paralympics campaign concluded with 29 medals: seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze. This marks the country's best performance in the competition's history. India also surpassed 50 total medals in Paralympic Games history.
The returning Paralympic medal-winners received a jubilant welcome from supporters in Delhi on Tuesday.
