Vinesh Phogat Questions System For Sports Awards After Padma Snub

By: Sports Desk | Updated: January 27, 2020 12:43:14 pm

Vinesh Phogat asked who decides who shall get the prestigious awards Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who is one of India’s biggest medal hopes at the upcoming Olympics, questioned the ‘unfair’ process of selecting Padma awardees after the government announced the list a day before the 71st Republic Day Day Day.

Phogat, who was not on the list for a third time, took a dig at the government for leaving out ‘deserving’ candidates and questioned who decided the awardees.

“Every year our government awards several sportspersons. This award serves as great encouragement for sports and for athletes to continue chasing excellence but is also seen that numerous times, this awards don’t honour current achievements or instances of sporting success in the recent past,” said Phogat, in a statement that was tweeted.