‘My crime is that…’: Deaf and mute wrestler Virender Singh expresses disappointment over Khel Ratna snub | More sports News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Decorated Deafalympian and wrestler Virender Singh, affectionately known as Goonga Pahalwan, expressed deep disappointment after being overlooked for the prestigious Khel Ratna at the National Sports Awards 2023. The awards ceremony, held at Rashtrapati Bhawan on Tuesday, saw President Draupadi Murmu honoring several athletes, but Virender's omission from the Khel Ratna list left him disheartened.Virender, a recipient of three Deafalympics Gold medals and the Padma Shri in 2021, took to social media to voice his frustration. In a message directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, he stated, "Honourable PM Narendra Modi and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, I haven't been rewarded with the Khel Ratna despite winning 5 Olympic medals. The Haryana g...