Sonipat: The government has decided to give 'reward money' to athletes who make it big at the international events at the earliest This will help to boost the morale of the players and encourage them to accomplish more, "said Union Youth and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday. During his visit to the Indian Sports Authority (SAI) center in Sonipat, he checked the Archery Academy and interacted with national and international players. He also toured the mess, the hostel, the swimming pool, and the center gym. Rijiju clarified the government's strategy to develop India as a' sporting nation' and to attract more sportsmen in the country.