GOVT. CASH BONUS FOR MEDALISTS IN INTERNATIONAL GAMES Kathmandu, 29 Sept.: An Olympic gold medalist will get a cash reward of Rs 10 million from government according to Thursday’s cabinet decision. A silver medalist will be awarded Rs 7.5 million while an athlete collecting a bronze will get Rs 5 million Winners in group evens will get Rs 4 million, Rs 3.5 million and Rs 2 million for gold, silver and bronze respectively. The winners in Asian Games will receive Rs 2.5 million, Rs 1.5 million and Rs 1 million for gold, silver and bronze respectively in individual events. Government will award Rs 500,000, Rs 300,000 and Rs 200,000 respectively to the gold, silver and bronze medalists at the South Asian Games in individual events. Any athlete retiring after winning medals in three or more international events will receive Rs 2.5 million. Government has also decided to award the coaches and associations if the players win medals in international tournaments. nnnn