The Punjab government on Tuesday announced a cash reward of Rs 40 lakh for weightlifter Harjinder Kaur after she claimed a bronze medal in the 71kg category at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
A resident of Nabha in Patiala district, Harjinder totalled 212kgs (93 in snatch and 119 in clean and jerk) to finish on the podium on Monday night.
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England’s Sarah Davies won the gold medal with a total of 229kgs, while Canada’s Alexis Ashworth bagged the silver with 214kgs.
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann congratulated Harjinder on her feat.
“Congratulations to Harjinder Kaur, a native of village Mehas near Nabha, for winning a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games Harjinder you will be a source of inspiration for girls in Punjab congratulations to your parents and coaches too,” Mann tweeted.
“Punjab’s weightlifting player Harjinder Kaur won bronze medal in Commonwealth Games-2022. Harjinder Kaur, a resident of Nabha, will be given a prize money of Rs 40 lakh under the sports policy of the Punjab government. This achievement of Harjinder will encourage sportspersons, especially our daughters in future ”
Meanwhile, the residents of Nabha went into a frenzy following Harjinder’s success in Birmingham.
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“It is a proud moment as she won the bronze after a lot of hard work. We all were confident that she would excel,” said Harjinder’s brother, Pritpal Singh.
“Everyone in the family supported her in making a mark in this field.”
Punjab sports minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer also congratulated Kaur for her bronze.
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