New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- Mallika Nadda, the President of Special Olympics Bharat (SO Bharat) welcomed the decision of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) to allocate cash prizes for athletes with intellectual disabilities, winning medals at the World Games.

This decision came after the Ministry's revision of the cash awards allotment scheme to medal winners in international tournaments, according to a press release from SO Bharat.

"It's an essential step in the direction of making the Indian sports culture more inclusive. These prizes are not just a way to help the athletes with their finances but also act as a motivation tool, encouraging athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities to become a part of the sports ...