The Chhattisgarh government has decided to reward the state’s “daughter” Akansha Satyavanshi ₹10 lakh for her role in keeping the Indian women’s cricket team players in good health as their physiotherapist.
The state’s Chief Minister, Vishnu Deo Sai, announced on Wednesday the special reward for Satyavanshi, who is a resident of Kabirdham district in the state.
In a post on the social media platform X, Sai said the team’s remarkable triumph in the ODI World Cup “has made every Indian proud and elevated the nation’s stature on the global stage”.
“Chhattisgarh’s daughter, Akanksha Satyavanshi, played a vital role in this success. As a physiotherapist and sports science expert, she ensured the players’ fitness and recovery throughout the tournament, a contribution that not only strengthened Team India but also brought international recognition to the country,” he wrote.
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Calling her achievement a “source of inspiration for every girl and athlete in Chhattisgarh”, Sai said her hard work and perseverance had proven that “the daughters of Chhattisgarh can bring glory to the nation in any field”.
Sai claimed his government was working to promote and encourage young talent in sports, so that “more youngsters from Chhattisgarh help make their country shine on the world stage”.
The Indian women’s cricket team beat South Africa by 52 runs to win their first-ever ICC Women's ODI World Cup in Navi Mumbai on Sunday night.
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