Jay Shah, BCCI Secretary, Congratulates Neeraj Chopra for Winning Gold, Announces Cash Prizes for India’s Medal Winners at Tokyo Olympics, (Check Posts)
Neeraj Chopra won India's only gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in what can be termed as a historic achievement. India won a total of seven medals--their best performance in the Olympics so far.
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah on Saturday, August 7, took to Twitter to congratulate Neeraj Chopra for winning the gold medal in the men's javelin throw event at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. He also announced cash rewards for all of India's medal winners at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
Jay Shah congratulates Neeraj Chopra:
Our athletes have made the country proud by finishing on the podium at @Tokyo2020. The @BCCI acknowledges their stellar efforts and we are delighted to announce cash prizes for the medallists. pic.twitter.com/1nxST0vURy
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) August 7, 2021
Here are the details of the cash rewards for every Indian medal winner in Tokyo:
INR 1 Cr. - 🥇 medallist @Neeraj_chopra1
50 lakh each - 🥈 medallists @mirabai_chanu & Ravi Kumar Dahiya
25 lakh each – 🥉 medallists @Pvsindhu1, @LovlinaBorgohai, @BajrangPunia
INR 1.25 Cr. – @TheHockeyIndia men's team @SGanguly99| @ThakurArunS| @ShuklaRajiv
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) August 7, 2021
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