Himachal Cabinet approves ₹9.03 crore Asian Games cash awards
On 11 October 2026 the HP Cabinet approved ₹9.03 crore in prize money for 20th Asian Games athletes, including ₹1 crore each for four kabaddi gold medallists.
Summary
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet on 11 October 2026 in Shimla approved ₹9.03 crore in cash awards for athletes from the 20th Asian Games. Kabaddi gold medallists Ritu Negi, Pushpa Rana, Jyoti Thakur and Bhawana Thakur will each get ₹1 crore; marathon silver medallist Sawan Barwal ₹2.50 crore; and 10,000m bronze medallist Seema Kumari ₹1.50 crore. The Cabinet also amended rules for equal sharing of team-medal awards among eligible HP athletes and created District Youth Services and Sports Officer posts for international medal winners.
Key facts
- Total awards
- ₹9.03 crore
- Kabaddi gold
- ₹1 crore each to four players including Ritu Negi
- Other highlights
- Sawan Barwal ₹2.50 crore; Seema Kumari ₹1.50 crore; Renuka Thakur ₹1 crore
- Policy
- Equal share of team awards; DYSO posts for international medal winners
Practice MCQs 3 questions
In October 2026, how much total cash award did the Himachal Pradesh Cabinet approve for 20th Asian Games athletes from the state?
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Correct answer: D — ₹9.03 crore
As per the October 2026 Himachal Cabinet decision, how much cash award will each of the four kabaddi Asian Games gold medallists from the state receive?
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Correct answer: A — ₹1 crore
Which Himachal athlete who won Asian Games silver in the men’s marathon is to receive ₹2.50 crore under the October 2026 Cabinet awards?
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Correct answer: C — Sawan Barwal