Sports Ministry sanctions Rs 5 lakh for family of deceased footballer Manitombi Singh
4 years, 2 months ago

Sports Ministry sanctions Rs 5 lakh for family of deceased footballer Manitombi Singh

The Hindu  

The Sports Ministry, on Friday, sanctioned Rs 5 lakh for the family of deceased India footballer Manitombi Singh with an aim to ease their financial crisis. RELATED| Manitombi, a former Mohun Bagan player, played for India in the 2002 LG Cup in Vietnam and was also a part of the national team in the 2002 Busan Asian Games. Speaking about the decision, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said, “Manitombi has contributed significantly to Indian football. “It is of prime importance for the government to support all our athletes, past and present, as well as those who have dedicated their life to sport as coaches, sports administrators, support staff and in similar roles.” The grant of Rs 5 lakh was sanctioned under the Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund for sportspersons.

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Sports Ministry sanctions Rs 5 lakh for family of deceased footballer Manitombi Singh
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The Sports Ministry on Friday sanctioned Rs 5 lakh for the family of deceased India footballer Manitombi Singh with an aim to ease their financial crisis. Manitombi, a former Mohun Bagan player, played for India in the 2002 LG Cup in Vietnam and was also a part of the national team in the 2002 Busan Asian Games. Speaking about the …

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