Bengaluru, Dec. 1 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday announced that athletes from the state who win Olympic gold will receive a cash reward of Rs 6 crore along with government employment, underlining the state's commitment to nurturing world class sporting talent.
Speaking at the awards ceremony for the 2022 and 2023 Ekalavya Lifetime Achievement Karnataka Khel Ratna and 2023 Karnataka Sports Patron Awards, Siddaramaiah said that with proper training, coaching, and facilities, Karnataka athletes have every chance of achieving Olympic glory.
Advising athletes to work hard and remain focused, the Chief Minister emphasised that winning medals from Karnataka, home to over seven crore Kannadigas, is entirely possible. He said t...