Sakshi to be awarded Rs 2.50 cr, job by Haryana govt

Chandigarh, Aug 18 (PTI) Haryana government todayannounced a reward of Rs 2.50 crore and a job to wrestlerSakshi Malik for winning a bronze medal in the Rio Olympics. A financial reward of Rs 2.50 crore will be given toSakshi for winning the bronze medal, an official spokesmansaid here. Besides, she will also be given a government job for herhistoric feat as provided in the sports policy of the state,he said. Sakshi ended the country’s painful wait for a medal atthe Rio Olympic Games by clinching the bronze in the 58 kgcategory, pulling off a sensational 8-5 victory over her rivalin the play-off bout. The 23-year-old from Rohtak became only the fourth womanathlete from India to win an Olympic medal as she earned thedramatic win after falling behind 0-5 in the do-or-die bout onday 12. PTI CHS AKA AAR RTAAR