Tokyo Olympics: TN CM to award ₹3 crore to gold medalists, Rijiju urges cricketers-like support for athletes

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics is all set to be played between July 23 and August 8, while the Indian Sports Minister has demanded cricketers-like support for the athletes from the fans. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister will be rewarding the goal-medalists ₹3 crore.

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New Delhi, First Published Jun 26, 2021, 6:33 PM IST

The preparations for the Tokyo Olympics are underway in full swing for the Indian athletes. Meanwhile, the contingent is likely to be more than 120 athletes strong, as it is expected to touch the medal tally to double figures for the first time ever.

However, the athletes cannot do so without some inspiration, especially from the fans. On the same note, Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has urged Indian fans to support the Indian athletes with all their heart, just like they do to the national cricketers.

"I want the Olympics movement and the importance of Olympics to be understood by everyone, spread across the length and breadth of India. Sports is the biggest soft power of a nation," he said, reports IANS.

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Tokyo Olympics: TN CM to award Rs 3 crore to gold medalist, Rijiju urges cricketers-like support for athletes-ayh

In the meantime, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced that his government would award ₹3 crore to the gold-medalists from the state during the Games. Besides, the silver medalist would be awarded ₹2 crore, along with ₹1 crore to the bronze medalist, reports PTI.

Shooter Gagan Narang, who won bronze during the 2012 London Olympics, would represent TN. During the International Olympic Day, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar also declared that the medalists from the state would be given government jobs to inspire other young athletes.

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Last Updated Jun 26, 2021, 7:29 PM IST