Sanket Sargar will get Rs 30 lakh, while his trainer will receive Rs 7 lakh prize. (File)
Mumbai:
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 medal in the men's 55 kg category on Saturday.
According to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office, Mr Sargar will receive a reward of Rs 30 lakh, while his trainer will receive Rs 7 lakh prize.
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