Govt announces Rs 5 lakh cash award for shooter Chain Singh

JAMMU: Recognising the talent of shooter Chain Singh who made the State proud by winning six gold medals at 2016 South Asian Games besides clinching a medal in 2014 Asian Games, the State Government has sanctioned Rs 5 lakh cash award for the sportsperson.

“Chain Singh, a native of Jammu & Kashmir who is serving in the Indian Army, shall be presented this prestigious award by the Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, who is also the President of the State Sports Council,” informed Waheed ur Rehman Para, Secretary State Sports Council.

The cash award for the son of the soil has been sanctioned on the recommendation of Sports Minister, Imran Reza Ansari.

The award for the Asian and Commonwealth Games medal winner has been sanctioned on the recommendation of Sports Minister Imran Reza Ansari. (AGENCIES)

 

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