Defence Minister AK Antony presented a cash reward of Rs 30 lakh to Vijay Kumar, who won a silver medal in the 25-metre rapid fire pistol event at the London Olympics.
The minister, at a brief ceremony, congratulated Vijay Kumar who was yesterday promoted to the rank of Subedar Major in the Indian army.
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The minister also lauded the armed forces for having scouted and nurtured talent in various disciplines, and for providing coaching.u00a0