{
  "id": 12885617,
  "title": "Washington Sundar receives Rs 7.5 million from CM Vijay in a ceremony",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/washington-sundar-receives-rs-7-5-million-from-cm-vijay-in-a-ceremony",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T13:42:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/washington-sundar-receives-rs-75-million-from-cm-vijay-in-a-ceremony-1.500703442"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Washington Sundar, the Tamil Nadu all-rounder, has been presented with a cash incentive of Rs 7.5 million by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay after helping India win the men's cricket gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Vijay announced the reward on October 3 following India's victory over Pakistan in the final. Sundar played a crucial role in India's 19-run win, taking two wickets for 29 runs in his four overs. India scored 211 for six, while Pakistan managed 192 for six to secure their Asian Games title. The Tamil Nadu cricketer also performed well in the semifinal against Sri Lanka, taking one wicket and delivering a maiden over. Vijay had mentioned that Sundar's achievement would inspire and encourage youngsters in the state. G Kamalini, a 18-year-old Tamil Nadu wicketkeeper-batter, also received the same incentive for her contribution to India's women's cricket gold medal at the Asian Games.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Washington Sundar has received a Rs 75 lakh (Dh 286,000) cash incentive from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay after helping India win gold in men’s cricket at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Vijay had already announced the reward on October 3, congratulating Sundar and the Indian team after their victory over Pakistan in the final. Now, the Tamil Nadu government has formally…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}