(a) whether the Government propose to give cash awards to the medal winners of Afro-Asian Games held at Hyderabad in 2003 and other such games; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Government propose to give cash awards to the medal winners of Afro-Asian Games held at Hyderabad in 2003 and other such games; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (SHRI VIJAY GOEL)
(a) No, Sir. Under the existing scheme of Special Awards to Winners in International Sports Events and Their Coaches, cash awards are given to winners in Olympic Games, World Championships, Commonwealth & Asian Games, Commonwealth & Asian Championships only.
(b) Does not arise.