# Income Tax Department sports quota appointments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/income-tax-department-sports-quota-appointments
> Updated: 2026-08-13T20:40:15.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Income Tax Department in Mumbai has appointed 97 athletes to government positions under a sports quota, selecting them from a pool of 3,595 applicants. Notable appointees include cricket all-rounder Tanush Kotian, cricketer Tejal Hasbani, Yogasana athlete Abhishek, and para-shooter Akash.

Subsequent reports highlight that four athletes from Kerala—Sandra Mol Sabu, Jilna M. V., Shyam Prasad U., and Alphonsia M.—were among those selected for roles such as Multi-Tasking Staff and Tax Assistants. Additionally, the Kerala State Cabinet approved increased financial rewards for local athletes, including Rs 20 lakh each for silver medalist Sreeshankar Murali and para-athlete Muhammed Basil.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Kerala athletes secure government jobs and state cash rewards

Four Kerala athletes have secured government jobs through the Mumbai Income Tax Department's sports quota, while the Kerala government approved increased cash rewards for medal winners.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kerala-athletes-secure-government-jobs-and-state-cash-rewards

### 2026-08-12: Tanush Kotian among 97 athletes appointed to Income Tax Department

The Income Tax Department has appointed 97 athletes, including Indian cricket net bowler Tanush Kotian, to government positions under the sports quota in Mumbai.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tanush-kotian-among-97-athletes-appointed-to-income-tax-department

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