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Eknath Shinde Announces Rs 30 Lakh Reward For Weightlifter Sanket Sargar

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde announced cash reward of Rs 30 lakh for Commonwealth Games 2022 🐭s🉐ilver medallist Sanket Sargar.

Eknath Shind💮e Announces Rs 30 𒆙Lakh Reward For Weightlifter Sanket Sargar
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday announced a reward of Rs 30 lakh for weightlifter Sanket Sargar, who won 🐎a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham.

The 21-year-old from Sangli district won the silver me🗹dal in the men’s 55 kg category on Saturday.

As per a statement from the chief mi෴nister's office, Sargar will receive a reward of Rs 30 lakh, while his trainer will receive Rs 7 lakh p🍎rize.

(With PTI inputs)