Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde announces Rs 30 lakh reward for weightlifter Sanket Sargar

Indian weightlifter Sanket Sargar atop the podium poses after winning the silver medal in the men`s 55kg category weightlifting event, at the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022. Pic/PTI

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday announced a reward of Rs 30 lakh for weightlifter Sanket Sargar, who won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham.

The 21-year-old from Sangli district won the silver medal in the men's 55 kg category on Saturday.

As per a statement from the chief minister's office, Sargar will receive a reward of Rs 30 lakh, while his trainer will receive Rs 7 lakh prize.

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