It has been heartening to see national sports federations take proactive action to help both current and former players in times of unique distress.
An air ambulance was deployed to move former Asian Games boxing gold medalist Dingko Singh from Imphal to New Delhi for liver cancer treatment. The joint operation by Boxing Federation of India and Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is laudable indeed.
Similarly, Archery Association of India came to the rescue of former champion Limba Ram, who is suffering from a neurological condition that requires highest quality medical attention.
And Kho-kho federation was equally quick to jump to the aid of national women's team captain Nasreen, who faced a financial problem as she was unable to attend to her contract job with Airports Authority of India.
Indian Cricketers Association has been quick to suggest a fund to help struggling players in these troubled times. Players who are able to contribute through their pension amounts from Board of Control for Cricket in India have chosen to take the lead in the initiative by ICA president Ashok Malhotra.
Tough times indeed for all but such steps repose faith in humanity!
An air ambulance was deployed to move former Asian Games boxing gold medalist Dingko Singh from Imphal to New Delhi for liver cancer treatment. The joint operation by Boxing Federation of India and Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is laudable indeed.
Similarly, Archery Association of India came to the rescue of former champion Limba Ram, who is suffering from a neurological condition that requires highest quality medical attention.
And Kho-kho federation was equally quick to jump to the aid of national women's team captain Nasreen, who faced a financial problem as she was unable to attend to her contract job with Airports Authority of India.
Indian Cricketers Association has been quick to suggest a fund to help struggling players in these troubled times. Players who are able to contribute through their pension amounts from Board of Control for Cricket in India have chosen to take the lead in the initiative by ICA president Ashok Malhotra.
Tough times indeed for all but such steps repose faith in humanity!
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