Abhinav Bindra writes to Sports Minister, gives suggestion to create helpline for all athletes
The letter, posted by him on his official Twitter page, came two days after his another Twitter post where he had highlighted the "Unacceptable" treatment by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), towards para-swimmer Kanchanmala Pande.
Jul 15, 2017, 12:43 PM IST
Abhinav Bindra takes up para-athlete Kanchanmala Pande's case; demands report from Sports Minister Vijay Goel, SAI
As per reports, Pande was forced to borrow money from fellow swimmers after the money sanctioned for her did not reach her. Pande, who is completely blind, however, made the country proud by winning a silver medal in the S11 category. She thus qualified for the World Championship.
Jul 13, 2017, 23:54 PM IST
Sports Minister Vijay Goel asks PCI to submit report in 10 days in para swimmer case
Goel, who immediately sought report into the incident from his officers in the ministry, said he also spoke to the PCI CEO.
Jul 12, 2017, 23:38 PM IST
Indian para-athlete Kanchanmala Pande forced to beg in Berlin after failing to receive money sanctioned by government: Report
Kanchamala, who became the only female swimmer from India to qualify for the World Para Swimming Championships this year, had a horrific time in Berlin after running out of money.
Jul 12, 2017, 11:41 AM IST
