Haryana government announces Rs. 1.5 crore prize to CWG gold-medalists
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Anil Vij, Haryana Sports Minister, announced today that a Rs. 1.5 crore reward will be given to the state's player who won gold medals in the 2018 Commonwealth games. Athletes from Haryana won 22 medals, including nine gold, six silver and seven bronze. The silver medalists will get Rs. 75 lakh each, and those who won bronze medals will receive Rs. 50 lakh.
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Anil Vij announces reward on Twitter
Congratulations to all Haryana Players for winning 22 medals 9 Gold 6 Silver and 7 Bronze in #CWG2018 Great achievement. 38 players participated from Haryana in CWG
— ANIL VIJ MINISTER HARYANA (@anilvijminister) April 15, 2018
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