From Asian Games Podiums To State Recognition, Elavenil Valarivan Receives Fresh Gujarat Honour
Gandhinagar, Sep 28: The Gujarat government has awarded rifle shooter Elavenil Valarivan Rs 1.33 crore under its 'Khel Pratibha Puraskar Yojana' after she won two silver medals at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, taking the total incentives extended to the athlete by the state to Rs 2.41 crore. Gujarat honours Asian Games medallist Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Monday honoured…
Gujarat's Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi has honored rifle shooter Elavenil Valarivan with a financial award of Rs 1.33 crore under the Khel Pratibha Puraskar Yojana. This is due to Valarivan's achievements in securing two silver medals at the 2026 Asian Games held in Japan. Sanghavi praised the state's commitment to providing athletes with the necessary support and facilities to excel in international competitions.
Valarivan, who has been associated with the Shaktidoot Scheme since 2017-18, expressed her gratitude for the recognition, stating that her primary focus during competitions is to perform to her best potential. She has also represented India at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the 2024 Paris Olympics, and various other international events, receiving numerous accolades including the Arjuna Award and the Arjuna Award.
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