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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Awards Rs 50 Lakh to U-19 World Cup Star Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar felicitated young cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi with a cash prize of Rs 50 lakh for his contribution to India's ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup victory. The ceremony was held at the Chief Minister's residence in Patna, where Kumar presented a shawl and praised Suryavanshi for bringing pride to the state and country. Senior state ministers, including Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary and Sports Minister Shreyasi Singh, were present and lauded the achievement as a proud moment for Bihar. The felicitation underscores the state government's commitment to recognizing and encouraging young sporting talent.

Key Points: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Felicitates U-19 Cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi

  • Rs 50 lakh cash award
  • Felicitation at CM's residence
  • Praise from state ministers
  • Pride for Bihar and India
  • Support for young sporting talent
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar felicitates U-19 World Cup star Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar awarded Rs 50 lakh to cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi for his role in India's U-19 World Cup victory. Ministers praised the achievement.

"Vaibhav Suryavanshi has played a crucial role in India's victory at the Under-19 World Cup. - Nitish Kumar"

Patna, Feb 22

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday felicitated young cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi for his outstanding contribution to India's victorious campaign in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 and awarded him a cash prize of Rs 50 lakh.

At a felicitation ceremony held at Sankalp Sabhagar within the Chief Minister's official residence at 1 Anne Marg in Patna, Nitish Kumar honoured the cricketer with the cash award and presented him with a ceremonial shawl.

Congratulating Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the Chief Minister said the young cricketer had brought pride to Bihar and the country through his performance on the international stage.

"Vaibhav Suryavanshi has played a crucial role in India's victory at the Under-19 World Cup. Through his talent and hard work, he has emerged as a promising talent for Indian cricket. I wish him a bright future and hope he continues to set new records for the country," Nitish Kumar said.

Several senior leaders were present at the ceremony, including Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, Sports Minister Shreyasi Singh, and Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary.

Speaking on the occasion, Vijay Kumar Chaudhary said Vaibhav's achievement was a matter of immense pride for Bihar, noting that the young cricketer hails from Samastipur district.

"It is a proud moment that a son of Bihar has brought such honour to the state and the nation. We will continue to support and encourage him in his sporting journey," he said.

Sports Minister Shreyasi Singh also praised Vaibhav's achievement, describing it as a proud moment for Bihar and the country.

"His performance has been commendable, and we hope he continues to excel and represent India at the highest level," she said.

Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary also congratulated Vaibhav through a social media message, stating that Bihar takes pride in the young cricketer's success.

He said the felicitation reflects the state government's commitment to recognising and encouraging young sporting talent and inspiring future generations of athletes.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's performance in the Under-19 World Cup has brought recognition to Bihar and highlighted the growing contribution of the state to Indian cricket.

- IANS

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Sarah B
A cash prize of 50 lakh is a significant amount. While the recognition is wonderful, I hope this money is managed well for Vaibhav's future, perhaps for his education or training. Young athletes need guidance beyond just felicitations.
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Rohit P
Bahut badhiya! From Samastipur to the world stage. Stories like Vaibhav's prove that talent is everywhere in India, not just in the big metros. Need more such infrastructure and support at the grassroots level in Bihar and other states.
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Priya S
Congratulations to the young champion! 👏 The ceremonial shawl and the award is a nice touch, showing our cultural respect. Hope he gets a fair shot at the senior team now and isn't lost in the system. The real challenge begins.
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Michael C
It's great to see political leaders from all sides coming together to celebrate a sporting achievement. This is what politics should be about more often - uplifting the nation's youth and their accomplishments.
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Kavya N
As a Bihari, this fills me with so much pride! For too long, our state was only in the news for negative reasons. Now, our youth are showing the way in sports, tech, and civil services. Vaibhav is a true inspiration. More power to him!

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