Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary Honours Commonwealth Games 2026 Medal-Winning Para Athletes
Gold Medalist Somen Rana receives ₹30 lakh; Bronze Medalist Jhandu Kumar honoured with ₹15 lakh
Patna, August 29, 2026
On the occasion of National Sports Day, Chief Minister Shri Samrat Choudhary honoured Bihar’s para-athletes who won medals with outstanding performances at the Commonwealth Games 2026. The felicitation ceremony was held at the ‘Sankalp’ auditorium located at the Lok Sevak Awas.
The Chief Minister presented a cheque of ₹30 lakh to Bihar para-athlete Shri Somen Rana, who won the gold medal in the Men’s F57 Shot Put, and ₹15 lakh to Shri Jhandu Kumar, who secured a bronze medal in Men’s Para Powerlifting. Both athletes were also presented with an angavastram and a memento. The Chief Minister interacted with the athletes, learnt about their experiences and congratulated them on their achievements.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the athletes had not only enhanced the pride of the country through their outstanding performances but had also brought glory to Bihar on the national and international sporting map. He said that honouring the athletes was a matter of pride for everyone.
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said the Bihar Government is committed to encouraging athletes, providing them with better training and facilities, and nurturing their talent. He noted that the achievements of the state’s athletes inspire the youth of Bihar to move forward in the field of sports and win medals for the country.
The Chief Minister further said that every possible support and recognition would be provided to talented athletes of Bihar so that they can showcase their abilities more effectively at national and international levels.
The event was attended by Chief Secretary-level officials and senior officers, including Chief Minister’s Principal Secretary Shri Deepak Kumar, Chief Minister’s Secretaries Shri Lokesh Kumar Singh and Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh, Sports Department Secretary Shri Deepak Anand, Director General of Bihar State Sports Authority Shri Ravindran Shankaran, Coach Shri Gautam and other senior officials.
