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.”
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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