New Delhi: The Railway Ministry has introduced big incentives and promotions for the Railway athletes participating in Tokyo Olympics 2021.
“25 athletes and 5 Coaches and 1 Physio from Railway Sports Promotion Board are representing Indian contingent in Tokyo Olympic Games being held from 23rd July to 8th August, 2021. Indian Railways is one of the biggest contributing organisation in the Olympic Games with approx 20% of the total athletes,” an official assertion stated.
To increase up their morale, Ministry of Railways have introduced following Special Cash awards in favour of Indian Railway athletes and officers participating in the continuing Tokyo Olympic Games 2020 as per following particulars, over and above current coverage:
Gold Medal: Rs.3 Crore;
Silver Medal: Rs.2 Crore;
Bronze Medal: Rs.1 Crore.
Up to eighth Participants: Rs.35 Lakh;
Participants: Rs.7.5 Lakh;
Coach of Gold medalist athlete: Rs.25 Lakh;
Coach of Silver medalist athlete: Rs.20 Lakh;
Coach of Bronze Medalist athlete: Rs.15 Lakh;
Other coaches of Participant athletes: Rs.7.5 Lakh.
This liberalized promotion coverage will act as an incentive to the nation’s elite sportspersons/coaches and reaffirms Railways dedication to the promotion of sports activities in the nation, stated the official launch.
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