Delhi govt to give cash to medallists

The Delhi government on Monday announced cash awards of 15 lakh, 10 lakh and five lakh for gold, silver and bronze medal winners from the city in the Commonwealth Games.

The Delhi government on Monday announced cash awards of 15 lakh, 10 lakh and five lakh for gold, silver and bronze medal winners from the city in the Commonwealth Games.

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The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit. Education Minister Arvinder Singh Lovely said coach of the medal-winning athletes will also be awarded Rs five lakh in cash.

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