Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda today announced a cash award of Rs 1.5 crore to grappler Sushil Kumar after he won a silver medal at the London Olympics.
Hooda congratulated Sushil for winning the medal and said that he has made the state and the country proud.
The chief Minister also announced to give Sushil a piece of land to set up his wrestling academy in Sonepat.
Sushil settled for silver in the 66kg free style category after being outclassed by Japanese Tatsuhiro Yonemitsu 3-1 in the gold medal bout.
The Indian wrestler recorded his name in sports history annals of the country by becoming the first ever sportsperson to win back-to-back individual Olympic medals, having won a bronze at the 2008 Beijing Games.
Rlys announces Rs 75 lakh award
Railways Minister Mukul Roy today announced a cash award of Rs 75 lakh to Sushil Kumar who won the silver medal in the 66-kg class free style wrestling at the London Olympics.
The minister also announced a cash award of Rs one lakh to coach Satpal Singh.
Roy said, “I congratulate him for his performance and we are proud of Sushil Kumar as he is a part of the railway family.”
The minister said the Railways would continue to support and inspire sporting personalities who are part of the family.
Delhi govt's reward
Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit announces Rs 1 crore reward for wrestler Sushil Kumar for winning Olympic silver medal.