STAFF WRITER 19:26 HRS IST
Chandigarh, Oct 21 (PTI) Haryana Government today decided to boost the morale of the state atheltes who didn't finish in the medal bracket of the Commonwealth Games by announcing a cash prize of Rs two lakhs for all the participants.
Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said that the participants who failed to get any medal will be given Rs two lakh each, a official release said.
The state has already announced cash awards of Rs 15 lakh, Rs 10 lakh and Rs five lakh to each winner of Gold, Silver and bronze medals respectively.
As many as 54 sportspersons of Haryana had taken part in the Commonwealth Games and the players of the State bagged 32 medals including 17 Gold medals, seven Silver medals and eight Bronze medals.
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