Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has felicitated their 30 athletes for their performance in the recently-concluded 18th edition of the Asian Games.
The athletes were presented with Director General's Disc, Director General's commendation and a cash reward of Rs 15,000 each for the medal winners and Rs 10,000 each for those who participated in the prestigious tournament.
Ten medal winners who were part of the bronze medal winning Indian Sepak Takraw team were also awarded out of turn promotions for their achievements in the event.
Director General of SSB congratulated the team members, which included G. Jiteshor Sharma, W. Sanjeck Singh, Th. Seitaram Singh, Lalit Kumar, Y. Akash Singh, S. Malemnganba Singh, Sandeep Kumar, Ng. Jotin Singh, Dheeraj and W.Henary Singh, and hailed the triumph of the players.
India had won a total of 69 medals in the Asian Games including fifteen gold, 24 silver and 30 bronze.