India’s impressive performance at the Paris Olympics 2024 has been rewarded with cash prizes for the medal winners. The country’s six medals, one shy of its Tokyo 2020 tally, have been recognized with financial rewards from various government bodies and sports organizations. 
Manu Bhaker: ₹30 Lakh Manu Bhaker, the 22-year-old shooting sensation, received a cash prize of ₹30 lakh from the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports. She made history by winning two bronze medals, one in the individual event and the other in the mixed team event with Sarabjot Singh. 
Men’s Hockey Team: ₹15 Lakh EachThe men’s hockey team, which won bronze by defeating Spain, received a cash prize of ₹15 lakh each from Hockey India. Additionally, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Manjhi announced a prize of ₹4 crore for defender Amit Rohidas and ₹15 lakh for each player, while Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced ₹1 crore for each squad member from the state. 
Sarabjot Singh: ₹22.5 LakhSarabjot Singh, who won the mixed team shooting bronze with Manu Bhaker, received a ₹22.5 lakh cheque from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports’ cash award scheme. 
Swapnil Kusale: ₹1 CroreSwapnil Kusale, who clinched bronze in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions final, received a cash prize of ₹1 crore from Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. 
Neeraj Chopra: No Official AnnouncementNo official announcement has been made regarding the cash prize for Neeraj Chopra, who won silver in the men’s javelin throw. However, when he won gold in Tokyo, he received ₹6 crore from the Haryana government. 
Aman Sehrawat: To Be AnnouncedAman Sehrawat, who won bronze in wrestling, will also receive a cash prize, but the amount has not been officially announced yet.These cash prizes are a testament to the government’s and sports organizations’ commitment to recognizing and rewarding India’s sporting achievements.
India’s Paris Olympics Medal Winners Receive Cash Prizes
