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Maha CM Shinde announces Rs 30 lakh reward for weightlifter Sanket Sargar

The 21-year-old from Sangli district won the silver medal in the men's 55 kg category on Saturday.

Weightlifter Sanket Sargar

Weightlifter Sanket Sargar

Press Trust of India Mumbai

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday announced a reward of Rs 30 lakh for weightlifter Sanket Sargar, who won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham.

The 21-year-old from Sangli district won the silver medal in the men's 55 kg category on Saturday.

As per a statement from the chief minister's office, Sargar will receive a reward of Rs 30 lakh, while his trainer will receive Rs 7 lakh prize.

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First Published: Jul 31 2022 | 6:15 PM IST

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