Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — Haryana Minister of State for Sports Gaurav Gautam announced on Wednesday that a grand state-level felicitation ceremony will be held on August 7, 2026, at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Sector 3, Panchkula, to honour the state’s athletes who succeeded at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will attend the ceremony as the chief guest to present commendation certificates and cash rewards totaling ₹13.47 crore to both medalists and non-medaling participants under the state’s comprehensive sports policy.
During the international sporting event in Scotland, ten athletes from Haryana secured top podium finishes for India, earning seven gold, two silver, and one bronze medal. Under the provincial reward structure, each gold medalist will receive ₹1.50 crore, while silver medalists will be awarded ₹75 lakh each. The single bronze medalist will receive ₹50 lakh, and thirteen participating non-medalists will be awarded ₹7.50 lakh each to encourage their continued involvement in elite competitive athletics.
Minister Gautam highlighted that under Chief Minister Saini’s leadership, the primary focus of the state government remains providing modern training facilities, world-class sports infrastructure, and financial backing at the grassroots level. The announcements follow a public reception at New Delhi’s international airport on Tuesday, where sports officials and supporters gathered to welcome the returning delegation from Scotland.
