Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Friday announced a cash reward of ₹30 lakh each to athletes Arokia Rajiv and Dharun Ayyasamy, who were part of the Indian team that won silver medal in the men’s 4 x 400m relay in the ongoing Asian Games 2018 in Indonesia.
Both the athletes have already been announced a cash reward of equal sum for winning silver medals in other events in the Asian Games.
In his letter, Mr. Palaniswami said they have made the State and country proud and wished them more success.