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MoD approves financial incentive for service athletes

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved a financial incentive for the armed forces personnel who bagged medals in the 19th Asian Games and 4th Asian Para Games held in Hangzhou, China in September-October 2023. The Ministry of Defence said that for both the Games, the 9 gold medal winners will receive a cash reward of Rs 25 lakh each, the 18 silver medal winners Rs 15 lakh each and the 17 bronze medal winners Rs 10 lakh each.