Dasara sports meet prize money to be increased: Parameshwara
Karnataka's Sports Minister G. Parameshwara announced an increase in prize money for the annual Dasara sports meet. The government is also implementing a 2% job reservation for athletes to support their career stability.
Why it matters
Government incentives for athletes are crucial for promoting competitive sports and preventing talent migration.
Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Revenue, Youth Empowerment and Sports G. Parameshwara on Sunday announced that the cash prizes for winners of the annual Dasara sports meet would be increased.
Inaugurating the Dasara Sports Meet-CM Cup 2026 at the Chamundi Vihar Indoor Stadium here, he said sports had been an integral part of Dasara celebrations, with the Vijayanagara rulers and the Mysuru Wadiyars patronising sporting activities.
The State government was committed to encouraging sportspersons and had announced cash awards of ₹1 crore for gold medallists, ₹75 lakh for silver medallists and ₹50 lakh for bronze medallists who excel in international sporting events, he said.
The government had also decided to introduce 2% reservation for sportspersons in future recruitments, he added.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in