Asian Games: What Indian medallists can earn in cash rewards, jobs & other incentives
Indian athletes competing at the 2026 Asian Games are poised to gain financial rewards for their medal achievements. Gold, silver, and bronze medal winners might receive cash awards of up to Rs 30 lakh. Awards for team events will be distributed based on team size, while individual athletes winning multiple medals could also earn higher amounts.
Former FIFA vice president Chung Mong-joon made an unexpected visit to Nagoya, Japan, where the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games are being held. He was there to support Korea's under-23 national football team. Chung, who is the chairman of the Asan Foundation and a former KFA president, praised the Korean team, stating, "Korean football has been playing very good football lately."
He surprised many by visiting Mizuho Park Rugby Stadium to watch Korea's second group-stage match against Vietnam in the men's football tournament. This was not Chung's first trip to Korea for the Asian Games, as he had also attended a match at Suwon World Cup Stadium the previous day. After Korea's 4-0 victory over Vietnam, Chung told the Hankook Ilbo, "I arrived in Nagoya today, and I have no particular business here other than watching football."
When asked for words of encouragement for Korean football as it enters a new era under new coach Robert Moreno, Chung smiled and said, "We have been playing very good football."
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