Haryana government on Sunday announced a cash reward for athletes winning medals for India at the 18th Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.

Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh, 5 lakh and three lakh for winners of gold, silver and bronze medals respectively.

"We are proud of our players who raised the Indian flag by winning the medals at the Commonwealth games," Hooda said while addressing a Panchayati Raj Sammelan here.

Source: Timesofindia