Tokyo Paralympics: Himachal CM announces Rs 1 crore for Nishad Kumar on winning silver medal

Dipender Manta Tribune News Service Mandi, August 29 Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has congratulated Nishad Kumar, his coach and family members on winning silver medal in Tokyo Paralympic 2020 Games. He announced cash prize of Rs 1 crore on...

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Updated At : 03:20 AM Aug 30, 2021 IST

Dipender Manta

Tribune News Service

Mandi, August 29

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has congratulated Nishad Kumar, his coach and family members on winning silver medal in Tokyo Paralympic 2020 Games.

He announced cash prize of Rs 1 crore on behalf of state government to para athlete Nishad Kumar, for his feat.

Nishad Kumar hails from Amb sub-division of Una district. He won the silver medal in the high jump event in the men’s category.

Earlier, the state government had also provided Rs 5 lakh to Nishad Kumar for his preparations.

Tokyo Paralympics: Himachal CM announces Rs 1 crore for Nishad Kumar on winning silver medal

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