Sakshi Malik disappointed over not given Arjuna award

Igred for Arjuna award, Olympic bronze medallist wrestler Sakshi Malik took to social media to express her disappointment.

Malik, alrey a recipient of 'Khel Ratna' - country's highest sporting hour - h applied for Arjuna but her case was rejected by Sports Ministry after awards committee left it to minister's discretion.

Weightlifter Mira Bai Chanu's application was also rejected as she has also received 'Khel Ratna' in past.

"Hourable Prime Minister @narendramodi jee and hourable sports minister @kirenrijiju jee. I am houred that I have been conferred with Khel Ratna. Every player dreams of getting all awards. athletes toil hard. I, too have a dream that I get Arjuna award. How many medals should I win to get it. Or I will t get it in my wrestling career," she tweeted in Hindi on Saturday.

Malik has been struggling very bly since her Rio exploits. Leave aside producing results at international level, she is even struggling to get past upcoming youngsters in her category.

Twice she lost to Sonam Malik during trials for international tournaments. Malik h also claimed recently that she has got only assurances by state government despite doing well.

"So far, I have t got a plot (land) r has a job been given to me. I h met Sports Minister and Chief Minister earlier, but only got assurances," Malik h said on Thursday.

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij, however, rejected claim.

"We gave a cheque of Rs 2.5 crore day she landed in India (after Olympics event)," he has said.

Im credits: PTI / Social Media