Chandigarh, June 28 -- Haryana government Friday said to have sanctioned Rs.19.72 crore as cash awards to 13 players from the state who participated in the 4th Para Asian Games -2022.

Among the recipients, athlete Haney will receive Rs.3 crore for winning a gold medal; Nitesh Kumar (para badminton) will receive Rs.3 crore for winning a gold medal and Rs.1.5 crore for winning a silver medal.

Sarita Adhana (para archery) will receive Rs.1.5 crore for winning the silver medal and athletes Pooja, Dharambir, Rinku, Parmod, Yogesh Kathuniya, Rampal and Monu Ghanghas will each receive Rs.1.50 crore for winning the silver medal. Para lawn ball player Anju Bala, athlete Jasbeer and canoeing player Jaideep will each receive Rs.7.50 lakh for their...