Vijay announces ₹75 lakh for Vithya Ramraj for winning gold medal at Asian Games 2026

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has announced a generous ₹51 lakh cash reward for Sanju Devi, a gold medalist from India's women's kabaddi team at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan. The Chief Minister met Sanju Devi at his residence to congratulate her on her historic achievement. Sanju Devi, who comes from Korba district in Chhattisgarh, was praised by Sai for her hard work, dedication, and determination.

The Chief Minister's announcement highlights the importance of Sanju Devi's success to Chhattisgarh and the entire nation. He also expressed his hope that her achievement would inspire young athletes, especially girls from the state, to pursue sports and realize their dreams. Sanju Devi spoke about her experience at the Asian Games and credited her team's victory in women's kabaddi to their collective effort.

The Chhattisgarh government is also taking steps to create more opportunities for athletes across the state, ensuring that players from remote areas have access to proper training, resources, and support to compete at national and international levels.