In a major tribute to sporting excellence, CM Sukhu felicitated 419 medal-winning athletes at the state-level ‘Him Ratan-2026’ ceremony. Celebrating achievements at both national and international arenas, the Chief Minister distributed cash rewards totaling ₹17.85 crore to honor the state’s top sporting talent.
Leading the awardees, star athletics icon Sawan Barwal received a cash reward of ₹2.64 crore for his silver-medal performances in international and national events, while fellow track athlete Seema Kumari was awarded ₹1.99 crore for her bronze-winning feats. Indian international cricketer Renuka Singh was presented with ₹2.20 crore in recognition of her stellar achievements on the field.
The ceremony also celebrated the stellar contributions of the state’s kabaddi stars. International champions Pushpa Rana and Bhawna Thakur were awarded ₹1.04 crore each, while star players Ritu Negi and Jyoti Thakur received ₹1.02 crore each for bringing pride to the nation and the state.
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