The Paralympic Committee of India (PIC) Wednesday announced that London Paralympic Games silver medallist Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda will be given a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh
Girisha won the medal in the men’s high jump F42 event clearing 1.74 metres on Monday.
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The paralympian, who belongs to Karnataka, has an impairment in his left leg. He will also be offered a job at the Sports Authority of India, Sports Minister Ajay Maken said yesterday. Maken had earlier also announced a reward of R30 lakh for Girisha.
“Paralympic silver medallist Nagaraj to be offered a job of coach in Sports Authority of India at an officer level!,” Maken wrote on his twitter page.
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