The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has announced a total reward of Rs 50 lakh for Indian para shuttlers who secured medals at the Paris Paralympics. Indian athletes brought home five medals, including one gold, two silver, and two bronze at the event, making the country proud.
- Gold medallist Nitesh Kumar (men’s singles SL3) will receive a cash prize of Rs 15 lakh.
- Silver medallists Suhas Yathiraj (men’s singles SL4) and Thulasimathi Murugesan (women’s singles SU5) will each be awarded Rs 10 lakh.
- Bronze medallists Manisha Ramadass (women’s singles SU5) and Nithya Sre Sivan (women’s singles SH6) will each receive Rs 7.5 lakh.
Thulasimathi, Manisha, and Nithya made history as the first Indian women shuttlers to secure medals at the Paralympics, marking a significant achievement for para-badminton in India.
BAI secretary-general Sanjay Mishra praised the consistent international performance of Indian para shuttlers, stating that the cash rewards are a way to recognize their efforts. Mishra also emphasized BAI’s commitment to promoting para-badminton and ensuring the continued success of Indian athletes on the global stage.
To further support these players, BAI plans to hold a virtual interaction session with the athletes to congratulate them and assess their future development needs.
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