Winners to get promotions

This policy got the Union Cabinet's nod yesterday and is expected to be a huge morale booster for Indian athletes, most of whom train on shoestring budgets.

Medals at events like Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and World Championships will also be considered, a government release said.

Besides, record-breaking medal winning performances at the National Games are also set to be taken into consideration for promotions, it was revealed.u00a0