Rio Olympics: AIFF announces reward of Rs 5 lakh each for Sindhu, Sakshi
Sindhu became the first women athlete from India to won an Olympic silver medal, while Sakshi became first woman wrestler to won a medal
 "Pusarla V Sindhu poses with her silver medal after her match with Spain's Carolina Marin in women's Singles final at the Rio Olympics. Photo: PTI")
Pusarla V Sindhu poses with her silver medal after her match with Spain's Carolina Marin in women's Singles final at the Rio Olympics. Photo: PTI
All India Football Federation President Praful Patel has congratulated ace shuttler P V Sindhu and wrestler Sakshi Malik for winning medals at the Rio Olympics and announced a cash award of Rs 5 lakh for them.
"AIFF Media expresses it's support & solidarity with the sporting fraternity for doing India proud. We award Rs 5 lakh each to Sindhu and Sakshi," Patel wrote on his personal twitter handle.
Read our full coverage on the 2016 Rio Olympics
"They make us proud. Their achievements inspire the entire nation," Patel said.
While Sindhu became the first ever woman athlete from India to have won an Olympic silver medal, Sakshi is the first-ever Indian woman wrestler to have won an Olympic medal.
"AIFF Media expresses it's support & solidarity with the sporting fraternity for doing India proud. We award Rs 5 lakh each to Sindhu and Sakshi," Patel wrote on his personal twitter handle.
Read our full coverage on the 2016 Rio Olympics
"They make us proud. Their achievements inspire the entire nation," Patel said.
While Sindhu became the first ever woman athlete from India to have won an Olympic silver medal, Sakshi is the first-ever Indian woman wrestler to have won an Olympic medal.
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First Published: Aug 20 2016 | 3:28 PM IST