Sports Ministry sanctions sum of Rs. 10 lakhs for Olympian MP Singh’s treatment

Sports Ministry sanctions sum of Rs. 10 lakhs for Olympian MP Singh’s treatment
MP Singh

The Sports Ministry of India on Monday sanctioned a sum of Rs. 10 lakhs for the treatment of former Olympian and Hockey player Mohinder Pal Singh, who is suffering from a chronic kidney ailment and is on dialysis. The money was sanctioned under the Pandit Deendayal Upadhaya National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons and given to his wife Sarla Singh.

‘MP Singh has contributed richly to hockey’ – Kiren Rijiju

Kiren Rijiju

Speaking about the decision to extend financial support to Singh, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said, “MP Singh ji has contributed richly to hockey both as a player and a coach. His physical condition is a matter of great concern for all of us. Kidney treatment is expensive and we wanted to extend as much financial support as we could.

I have also spoken to Mahesh Sharma ji, who is the Member of Parliament of Noida where MP Singh ji lives and a letter has also been sent from his office to PM Relief Fund so that the hospital bills can be paid through the fund.” Recently Rijiju met Shivjeet Singh and other veteran hockey players and assured them of support from the ministry.

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