How much money do Indian athletes get for Asian Games 2026 medals?
Dubai: Indian athletes winning medals at the 2026 Asian Games can receive cash rewards from multiple sources, with the amount depending on the medal, sport and the athlete’s state. Under the Union government’s existing cash-award scheme released in 2019 for Asian Games medal winners, an individual gold medallist is eligible for Rs 30 lakh (Dh 114,795), while silver and bronze medallists can…
Indian athletes competing in the 2026 Asian Games stand to earn substantial cash rewards based on their performance and the sport they represent. The Union government defines a baseline for medalists, with gold winners eligible for Rs 30 lakh, silver winners receiving Rs 20 lakh, and bronze winners getting Rs 10 lakh. However, athletes may receive additional incentives from state governments and sports federations, leading to a wide range of total rewards.
For instance, Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister recently awarded Rs 75 lakh to gold medalist G Kamalini, a member of India's women's cricket team, highlighting the significant state-level contributions. Meanwhile, the Fencing Association of India has offered athletes Rs 10 lakh for gold, Rs 7.5 lakh for silver, and Rs 5 lakh for bronze in fencing events.
These diverse sources of funding can considerably boost an athlete's overall compensation, making the total reward package highly variable depending on the athlete's individual circumstances and the specific sport they compete in.
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