Ravi Goyal, Sakti. Financial crisis and lack of sports equipment has become a big problem for the disabled players of Chhattisgarh who are exhibiting their talent across the country, for which the disabled players have requested the area’s MP and collector for help. These players, who are performing brilliantly despite limited resources, are feeling backward seeing the modern tricycles and high quality sports equipment with the players of other states. Also read: Passengers please note! This is not a stable but a high-tech bus stand, watch the video…
On the lines of IPL, the final match of Indian Wheel Chair Premier League for handicapped cricket players was played on 23rd June between Uttarakhand Challengers and Mumbai, in which Uttarakhand’s team emerged victorious. Three players from Chhattisgarh were selected in this team, and in the first match of this category itself, players from Chhattisgarh, Pilababu (Sakti), Amit Kumar (Sakti), Lucky Soni (Korba) were part of the winning team, in which Pilababu, a resident of Asaunda, displayed a brilliant game.
Before participating in the competition, Sakti Collector had given them cricket equipment, jerseys etc. and also wished them good luck for better sports performance to win and bring pride to the district along with the state. This game was organized in Bal Bhavan International School Sector 12, Delhi, in which eight teams from all over the country participated. On this achievement of Pilababu and his team, the family members and people of the area are feeling very proud of their players. Now these Divyang players want to show their skills in the country and abroad as well, so they are waiting for help from the government administration.