This a very valid question is being asked by a sports celebrity unfortunately not from the cricket. He is the Bronze medal winner of the Bejing Olympics 2008 a not very distant event.
Sushil Kumar and Vijender both Bronze Medalist in boxing were being considered for the Padma Shri award, an award which is coveted by all players who have won medals for India, but their names were not in the final list.
sushilkumarbronzeolympics2008 Zv2WF 16298
Sushil Kumar was highly disappointed wondering as to why they have to plead for a PadmaShri even after winning an olympic medal. Vijender was very disappointed also along with Akhil Kumar another boxer.
As per Vijender his dreams were shattered, he very pertinently wanted to know the criteria regarding the eligibility of these awards and how they were unable to fulfill them. In fact he is so disappointed that even after giving a sterling performance he would like to change professions. He feels only cricket is recognised here, Dhoni and Harbhajjan are being given PadmaShris.
spr3 i7rBQ 16298
Others from the boxing fraternity has also voiced their disappointment on this lapse. The coach of Sushil Kumar was expecting Padma Awards for Sushil. They are of the view that these boxers have brought fame and recognition for India in the World's Boxing Community and it is a shame that they are ignored in their own country.
It is really disappointing that after practicing in conditions where only basic necessities were being made available to them, they managed to bring home Olympic medals, the most prestigious medals of the sporting world, they are not given their due in their own country.
Related Stories
Pakistan Cricketers, Ex-Cricketers and Administrators Lash Out at India Over IPL Snub
The fact that none of the Pakistan cricketers were bid for by the franchisees caused a great amount of disappointment, anger and humiliation for the Pakistan cricketers and they were not hiding it. On the surface, it seemed virtually ludicrous...
Where's the National Pride, team India? Former Indian Cricketers Ask
Contradictory remarks. Contradictory performances. India is saying - they demand an explanation. Would Dhoni care to respond? Former woman Indian cricketer, Diana Eduljee, made a comment that Mahendra Singh Dhoni has stated after the IPL 3 that the.
T20 Half Time: India – Slum Slog Cricketers?
That was one of the banners held up at the stadium in Wellington, and while the inspiration for that would have been Slumdog Millionaire’s Oscar success no doubt, the paucity of runs would have perhaps been more appropriate as also their...
Australian Cricketers Free to Leave over Security Fears after Aus PM Says India Unsafe
The Australian cricketers have been assured that there will be no repercussions if they decide to quit the India tour, even before it has started, if they have security concerns. Julia Gillard, the Australian Prime Minister, stated publicly that..
Virat Kohli And Co. Enjoy Bike Ride before Formula One Racing ( See Pics)
Is it not known that the Indian cricketers can also love demons of speed? Even as some of the Indian cricket team will fly to Noida for the first Formula One Indian Grand Prix, they did enjoy bike rides, although not on the circuit, with the keys firmly w
