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‘I am hurt and feel like crying,’ tweets specially-abled chess player Malika Handa

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‘I am hurt and feel like crying,’ tweets specially-abled chess player Malika Handa

Jalandhar’s deaf chess player Malika Handa (Malika Handa), who has won several medals in domestic and international competitions, said on Monday that the Punjab government had failed to keep its promises to her.

In a series of tweets, Handa said: “I met with the Minister of Sports Pargat Singh on December 31. He said that the state government cannot give me a job and cash award because they have no policy against deaf-mute sports.”

She added: “The former Minister of Sports announced a cash award for me. I also received an invitation letter, but it was cancelled due to the new crown virus.” In a tweet in September, Handa wrote: “I am very I was injured and wanted to cry. Today I met with the director of the sports department. He said that the Punjab government cannot give jobs and cash rewards to deaf athletes. What should I do now? My future is ruined.”

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Her mother Renu Handa also bluntly expressed the abuse. In an interview with Asianet Newsable, she said: “A number of government officials have assured us that we will receive cash rewards, but it has been five years and we are still waiting.”

“Athletes with disabilities are already facing many problems, but they work hard to succeed. Under the leadership of Amlind Singh’s government, she was also invited to the celebration ceremony together with Nilaji Chopra. However, the The event was cancelled due to the new crown virus and Malika is still waiting for the job and the cash reward promised to her,” Renu Handa added.

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Anushka Sharma lauds Ravichandran Ashwin’s ‘lasting legacy’, sends hugs to his wife Prithi as Team India legend retires

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Anushka Sharma lauds Ravichandran Ashwin’s ‘lasting legacy’, sends hugs to his wife Prithi as Team India legend retires

Anushka Sharma shared a heartfelt post for Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin after he announced his retirement from international cricket.

Anushka Sharma has become the latest celebrity to pay tribute to Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin, who announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday. After Ashwin’s shock announcement at the conclusion of the Brisbane Test in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Anushka took to Instagram to applaud the Indian spinner. (Also read: Anushka Sharma praises chess world champion D Gukesh’s father Dr Rajinikanth as he opens up about sacrifice)

Anushka celebrates Ashwin’s legacy
Taking to her Instagram Stories late on Wednesday night and reshared the video of Ashwin’s retirement speech posted by the Indian Cricket Team’s official handle. Sharing the video on Instagram Stories, Anushka wrote, “@rashwin99 a lasting legacy,” adding applause and blue heart emojis.

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Anushka also tagged fellow WAG, Ashwin’s wife, Prithi Narayanan, sending her hugs and love through emojis. Anushka has very cordial relations with both Ashwin and Prithi, courtesy her marriage to former Indian captain Virat Kohli. The four have often hung out during Indian team’s overseas tours and celebrated festivals together as well.

Ashwin’s incredible career

R Ashwin, one of the greatest Indian spinners ever, announced his retirement in a press conference on Wednesday after the Brisbane Test ended. He leaves international cricket as the fifth-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket history. Virat Kohli was seen getting emotional at Ashwin’s retirement. TV cameras during the India-Australia Test caught the two sharing a tender moment in the dressing room as Ashwin seemingly told him about his retirement plans hours before the official announcement.

Anushka’s upcoming work

Anushka Sharma is playing a cricketer in her next, Chakda Xpress. A biopic of Indian women’s team legend Jhulan Goswami, the film has been awaiting release for over two years. It is slated to be released on Netflix, but no release date has been announced yet. The actor was last seen in Shah Rukh Khan’s Zero, way back in 2018.

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