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- Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced a ₹30 lakh cash reward and an out-of-turn promotion to deputy superintendent of police (DSP) for weightlifter Gyaneshwari Yadav, who won a silver medal in the women's 53kg event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.
- The 23-year-old from Rajnandgaon district, already serving as an assistant sub-inspector in the state police since August 2023, met the CM at his residence with her parents.
- The CM said the move was meant to recognise her achievement and motivate other athletes, and reiterated the government's commitment to building sports infrastructure and coaching in the state.
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- Formal issuance of the DSP promotion order in the Chhattisgarh police
- Details of the state's promised sports infrastructure and coaching initiatives
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