The Odisha government on Wednesday felicitated para-athlete Payal Nag with a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh for winning a silver medal in the women's compound doubles event at the 5th Asian Para Games-2026 held in Japan.
Bhupendra Singh Poonia, Secretary of the Department of Sports and Youth Services, presented a cheque of Rs 10 lakh to Nag at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
Congratulating the athlete on her remarkable achievement, Poonia said her success had brought pride to Odisha and would inspire aspiring sportspersons across the state to pursue excellence in sports.
Nag's silver medal-winning performance at the continental sporting event has brought recognition to Odisha's growing presence in para-sports.
The state government's felicitation is aimed at acknowledging her dedication, hard work and achievement on the international sporting stage.
