![Odisha CM announces Rs 2 crore cash award for Pramod Bhagat](http://media.assettype.com/english-sentinelassam%2Fimport%2Fh-upload%2F2023%2F10%2F28%2F487855-screenshot2023-10-28-14-04-36-66680d03679600f7af0b4c700c6b270fe7.webp?w=480&auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max)
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday announced a cash award of Rs 2 crore for the state’s Para-Badminton ace, Pramod Bhagat for outstanding performance at the Asian Para Games 2023 in Hangzhou.
Bhagat clinched a gold medal on Friday in the para-badminton men’s singles SL3 event in the ongoing Asian Para Games. Bhagat secured the gold after a hard-fought victory against his peer Nitesh Kumar.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said, "Pramod is one the finest competitors and is an example of sheer determination, and I would like to extend my heartiest congratulations to him. I am certain he will continue to make us proud at the Paris 2024 Paralympics Games.” IANS
Also Watch: