November 4, 2014 7:29 AM

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Delhi govt felicitates Asian Games, Para Asian Games medal winners

Delhi government felicitated 17 sports persons who won medals at the Asian Games and Para Asian Games held recently at Incheon in South Korea. Chief Secretary DM Spolia yesterday felicitated Abhishek Verma (Archery) with prize money of Rs 34 lakh while Yogeshwar Dutt (Wrestling), who won a gold medal, was honoured with prize money of 20 lakh rupees. On the occasion Spolia said, Delhi government is committed to promoting sports in the educational institutions and upgrading the facilities for the same at schools and educational institutions. The Asian Games-2014 was held from 19th September to 4th of October. India won a total of 33 medals at the Para Asian Games while its tally in the Asian Games was 57.

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