Sonepat/New Delhi: Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda handed over empty envelopes to state players who represented the country at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. According to reports, two participants have said they have received empty envelopes.

The incident took place when Haryana CM Hooda distributed cheques worth Rs 13.72 crore to players who participated at the Commonwealth Games.

The players who received empty envelopes include swimmer Prashant and athlete Jaideep Singh. Jaideep is said to have been hurt by the manner in which they have been felicitated. India Today reports: "I stood fourth in discuss throw at CWG. I was deeply hurt after opening the envelope. The government should not treat sports-persons like this," Jaideep said.

While Jaideep received the envelope himself at the event, Prashant's reward, in his absence, was received by Haryana Paralympic Association general secretary Giriraj Singh.

Giriraj Singh said that names of both Prashant and Jaideep were included in the 11th hour in the participant category for the reward. Both the players have not secured any medal in the Games.

The other sportspersons who were awarded included five gold medalists — , Yogeshwar Dutt, Amit Dahiya, Babita and Vinesh Phogat in wrestling; 14 silver medallists — , Seeman Antil, Sardar Singh, , Mandeep, Sakshi Malik, Lalita, Satya Varat, Bajrang Punia, Geetika Jakhar, Sanjiv Rajput, Anisa Saiyyad, Gurpal Singh and Harpreet Singh; and bronze medallists — Pawan Kumar and Pinki Rani.

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