Policy extends job offers and cash rewards to all medal winners at Olympics, Paralympics, Asian Games, and more.
In a major push to promote sports, the Delhi Government has announced a comprehensive cash reward and government job policy for athletes from the capital who win medals in the Olympics, Paralympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and National Games.
💬 Key Announcement by Minister Ashish Sood
Delhi Sports Minister Ashish Sood outlined the incentive structure in a press briefing on Tuesday:
“To boost Delhi’s sports ecosystem, Olympic gold medalists from Delhi will receive ₹7 crore, silver medalists ₹5 crore, and bronze medalists ₹3 crore. These athletes will also be offered Group A or B government jobs, based on their medal type.”
🎖️ Cash Reward Breakdown
| Event | Gold Medal | Silver Medal | Bronze Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympics | ₹7 crore + Group A job | ₹5 crore + Group A job | ₹3 crore + Group B job |
| Paralympics | ₹7 crore + Group B job | ₹5 crore + Group B job | ₹3 crore + Group B job |
| Asian Games | ₹3 crore + Group A job | ₹2 crore + Group B job | ₹1 crore + Group B job |
| Asian Para Games | ₹3 crore + Group B job | ₹2 crore + Group C job | ₹1 crore + Group C job |
| Commonwealth Games | ₹2 crore + Group B job | ₹1.5 crore + Group B job | ₹1 crore + Group C job |
| National Games | ₹11 lakh per medal winner | – | – |
💼 Job Allocation by Medal Type
- Group A Jobs: Olympic and Asian Games Gold/Silver medalists
- Group B Jobs: Olympic Bronze, Paralympic winners, Commonwealth Gold/Silver
- Group C Jobs: Asian Para and Commonwealth Bronze medalists
🗣️ Delhi Government’s Goal
This initiative is part of the Delhi government’s broader sports development vision aimed at:
- Encouraging young talent
- Providing financial stability to athletes
- Motivating sports excellence across events
Minister Sood said, “This policy brings recognition, support, and career opportunities to athletes who bring honor to India and Delhi.”
📌 Conclusion
This landmark move positions Delhi as one of the few Indian states to offer such high-value cash rewards and employment guarantees to medal-winning athletes. As the 2024 Paris Olympics and other global tournaments approach, this incentive could fuel Delhi’s medal hopes.
