Saina Nehwal Gifts Paralympian Girisha Rs 2 Lakh

September 7, 2012

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[b]New Delhi:[/b] Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal has set an example for the country's rich sportsmen as the start badminton player gifted Paralympic silver medallist HN Girisha Rs 2 lakh from her own earnings, [i]Times Of India[/i] reported on Friday.[/font][/color][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
In awe of Girisha's medal in the high-jump event, Saina recognised the effort he had put in to compete and win at the big stage. "I am very happy for him. He did a great job for the country. I hope this small reward will help him in some way. As a fellow athlete, I know the hardship a sportsperson endures while competing on the biggest stage," she told the newspaper.[/font][/color][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
Saina will hand over the amount to Girisha on his return home from London.[/font][/color]
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Girisha, who cleared 1.74 metres to win silver at the ongoing London Paralympics, has an impairment in his left leg. His father, who is a daily wage labourer, didn't have enough money to afford surgery for his son, and Girisha now feels the government should recognise the efforts of the para-athletes.
"Now that India has a medal at the Paralympics, the government and officials should support para-athletes. Able-bodied Olympians performed at the same venue," Girisha said after his inspiring show.

Well Done. sHa_clap4