New Delhi, October 26: World champion grappler Sushil Kumar and discus thrower Krishna Poonia along with 25 other Railways sportspersons were felicitated today by Rail Minister Mamata Banerjee for clinching medals in the Commonwealth Games here.
Banerjee, flanked by Railway Board Chairman Vivek Sahay, handed over cheques and trophies to the athletes, who claimed honour in different disciplines of the October 3-14 Delhi Games.
Gold medal winners received Rs 10 lakh, while the silver medallists became richer by Rs six lakh and bronze medallists Rs four lakh.
Out of total 101 medals that India claimed in the Delhi Games, Railways players contributed 25, including 13 golds and three silvers.
Besides Sushil and Poonia, the Railways’ gold medallists include woman shooter Anisha Sayyed, ace archer Dola Banerjee, weightlifter Renubala Chanu and boxer Paramjit Samota.
“The Railways family as well as the nation is very proud of them.
–Agencies