Harbhajan Singh Regrets Missing Out On Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
Published - 31 Jul 2019, 02:28 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 04:06 AM
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India’s off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has asked the concerned authorities to look into the matter of him missing out on the prestigious Rajiv Gandi Khel Ratna award. The talisman spinner has said that he had sent the paperwork to the Punjab government. However, there was some delay from the concerned authorities and the papers were delayed.
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Consequently, Harbhajan Singh’s Khel Ratna award was rejected by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Thus, Harbhajan Singh has asked the Sports Ministry of the Punjab Government to look into the matter.
Harbhajan Singh asks Sports Ministry to take action.
“I have come to know from the media that my nomination filed by the Punjab government for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna has been declined by the Centre with the reason being that the papers arrived quite late. I’ve learned that due to this delay, I won’t be getting the award this year,” said Harbhajan while talking on his Youtube channel.
Harbhajan added that he had himself completed the paperwork on 20th March. The last date to apply for the award was 30th March but there was a delay from the concerned authorities.
Harbhajan’s award was mishandled.
“I would like to plead the Sports Minister of the Punjab Government to start an inquiry into the matter as to why and how the delay occurred. Because, as far as I can remember, I had got the forms submitted into his office by March 20, but still it got delayed. If it had been on time, I could’ve won the award this year,” reasoned Harbhajan.
The Turbanator stated that it gives encouragement to the player when he is awarded by the government. However, Harbhajan’s case was mishandled by the authorities.
“For every sportsperson, it’s encouragement if his performances are recognised via awards. If such delays continue to happen, a number of players might get left behind and this is not right at some level. I hope that the Minister concerned will definitely act on this and forward my nomination once again to the Centre,” concluded Harbhajan Singh.
Harbhajan Singh is generally seen in the commentary box while providing his inputs.
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