Haryana govt awards ₹2.5 crore to Sakshi Malik
Acknowledging India's first medal at the Rio Olympics, Haryana government on Thursday announced a reward of ₹2.5 crore and a government job for the 58kg Freestyle Wrestling bronze medalist Sakshi Malik. Her employer Indian Railways has also announced a cash prize of ₹60 lakh. Notably, she is the fourth woman athlete from India to win a medal at the Olympics.