Vijay Kumar on Friday won a silver medal for India in the men's 25 metre rapid fire event in Olympics.
Shimla Himachal Pradesh government on Friday announced a cash reward of Rs 1 crore for the army's marksman Vijay Kumar for winning the silver medal in London Olympic in men's 25 metre rapid fire event.
Making the announcement minutes after Vijay Kumar, who hails from Hamirpur district of the north Indian state, won the silver, Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal said his name would also be recommended for Himachal Gaurav Award.
Earlier, The Chief of Army Staff, General Vikram Singh also congratulated Vijaya Kumar for winning the silver medal in the 25m rapid fire pistol event. "It is the result of his untiring effort, dedication and will to win which are the hallmarks of the Indian Army."
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