Hry Govt Expects Medals From Players, but Does Not Provide Required Facilities: Vinesh Phogat

Hry govt expects medals from players, but does not provide required facilities: Vinesh Phogat

Chandigarh, Feb 26 (PTI) Olympic wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat on Thursday claimed that the government expects medals from Haryana players but does not provide the facilities they require.Participating in a discussion on the governor's address in the Haryana Assembly, Phogat, the Congress MLA from Julana in Jind district, said that when events like the Olympics are held, the entire country expects Haryana athletes to win medals, which…

Vinesh Phogat: Govt Must Prioritize Sports Over Neglect - Report Wire

CHANDIGARH, February 26 – Congress legislator and wrestling icon Vinesh Phogat issued a scathing indictment of the government’s sports policies, asserting that athletes have been relegated to the backburner. The absence of any reference to players in the Governor’s address drew her sharp ire. ‘Dismal conditions prevail in sports,’ Phogat articulated. ‘It’s tragic that athletes aren’t even mentioned in key speeches. This lack of priority is what …