Rohtak: The Indian Olympic contingent has even reached Tokyo, but the Top Haryana player in the team still has not received a four-year cash award under state sports policy for their past shows.
Rajender Malik, father of Olympic wrestler Sonam Malik from Sonipat, said it was difficult for families to support a daughter who was one of the hopes of the country’s medal in 2021.
“The state government provides an Olympic qualification of Rs 5 Lakh but a cash award.
But award for money Cash is not paid, “he said.
Sonam Malik qualified for the Olympics by beating the Bronze Medal Rio Sakshi Malik and his prize because last year was Rs 25 Lakh.
Dharamvir Malik, father of Anshu Malik’s wrestlery from Jind, said the family had rushed in vain for a delayed cash award of Rs 20 Lakh, about.
Sonam is the hope of a medal in the 62 kilogram category and Anshu Malik at 57kg.
Vijender Pamhal, father of the world number one Boxer Amit Pamhal from Rohtak, said the family would definitely begged a lot of levels and, every time, get a guarantee that the gift came.
He said: “We were told that the new sporting director, IPS officer Pankaj Nain, made a personal effort to speed up the process.” Ram Kishan Bhaker, father of Ace Shooter Manu Bhaker, said: “After winning more than 20 international medals, he was made to wait for his prize.
This is because for years and we hope it is at least after the Olympics.” Sandeep Punia, who qualified for The race of 20 km walked in Tokyo, had written to Deputy Sports Director about the “Deliberate Objection” department for its application for cash awards, out of “political game”.
The source said except the Commonwealth 2018 and ASID games, awards will mature for all events such as the Asian championship and the world, and the cadet tournament in wrestling.
One of the parents of Olympian Tokyo-bound to Toi: “The cash award is a big motivation for athletes and their families who go to their maximum limit to bring them to this level.
Award before the Olympics will give us the belief that sports policy is not only on On paper but also in the field.
“Gajender Phogat, Officer of the Minister of Man Haryana about the special task for publicity, who has visited the family of many athletes tied to Tokyo, confirming that they asked about the cash award.
He has asked them to wait “a little more”.
4 years on Haryana Olympians Waiting for the Cash Award
