Medal winners of Rio Olympics/Paralympics, 2016 received the cash awards.
Amount of cash awards is as follows:
Mariyappan Thangavelu (Gold in High Jump), – 75 Lakhs.
Devendra Jhajharia (Gold in Javelin Throw) – 75 Lakhs
Ms. P.V. Sindhu (Silver in Badminton) – Rs. 50 Lakhs.
Ms. Deepa Malik (Silver in Shot Put) – Rs. 50 Lakhs
Ms. Sakshi Malik (Bronze in Wrestling) – Rs. 30 Lakhs
Shri Varun Singh Bhati (Bronze in High Jump) – Rs. 30 Lakhs
Cash awards were distributed under the Government of India (Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports)’s scheme of special awards to medal winners in international sports events.
