‘I was a daughter of Himachal’: Ritu’s heartbreak after state drops her from reward list

Ritu Negi, the celebrated captain of the kabaddi team, has been overlooked for a cash reward following the women’s gold medal win at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. While her teammates received acknowledgments, her exclusion has raised serious concerns about recognition for athletes, especially after marriage. The Sports Minister has committed to reviewing this oversight and ensuring that Ritu’s remarkable contributions are appropriately honored.

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