Odisha government on Monday honoured the Indian athletes who emerged champions at the 22nd Asian Championships, with cash prizes for all the medal winners.
Gold-medal winners received Rs 10 lakh, silver medallists Rs 7.5 lakhs and bronze-medal winners Rs 5 lakh.
India had topped the medals table with 12 gold, five silver and 12 bronze medals.
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