Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today felicitated all the Indian medal winners from the just-concluded 22nd Asian Athletics Championships, where the country registered its best ever medal haul. Patnaik handed over the cash prize to all the 29 winners at a special function held in Bhubaneswar, a day after the events concluded at the Kalinga Stadium. India won a haul of 12 gold, five silver and 12 bronze medals. While Rs 10 lakh each was awarded to gold medallists, Rs 7.5 lakh was given to each silver medal winner and Rs 5 lakh to each bronze-medallist.Speaking on the occasion, the Orissa Chief Minister conveyed his heartiest congratulations to all the medal winners, the entire Indian contingent, the Athletics' Federation of India and everyone associated with athletics in the country on their proud achievement.
News On AIR | July 10, 2017 7:37 PM
Odisha CM felicitates Indian medal winners from 22nd Asian Athletics Championships