Two women were part of the Indian Women's Cricket team which went to the finals of the World Cup Other governments have announced rewards for the players from respective states Karnataka also should secure the future of these players as it will help them continue playing
The BCCI has announced Rs 50 lakh for each member of the Indian Women's Cricket team which reached the finals and played a wonderful game against the England team. Though England clinched the title, Indian women won millions of hearts with their amazing performance.
With this, the women's team is in the mainstream, and not only people but even governments have recognised the effort of the women who made India proud and have announced rewards for them.
Apart from BCCI, Punjab CM Amarinder Singh has offered the post of DSP to cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur. Not getting a proper job after their stint as sportsperson is over is the biggest worry of most of the athletes. MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan has also announced Rs 50 lakh award for the women's cricket team.
Years ago while talking with a national level table tennis player Archana Vishwanath had expressed disappointment against the establishment and had said that she had to quit sports because she was worried about her future as the government was hesitant to give good facilities to the athletes while practicing and taking part in the various events as well as when they become former sportspersons.
These are the people who bring laurels to the country. Make the state shine and recognised with their effort. There should not be any fear about the future for these athletes.
It stands true regarding the Indian women cricketers too. Two players Rajeshwari and Veda Krishnamurthy are from Karnataka. But so far the government has not announced any rewards for these two players.
It is the right time the government should consider the issue seriously and secure their future so that they can play with a free mind and can be motivated to bring glory to the state and the nation.
Not only cricket there should be a provision to provide jobs for those who bring laurels to the state. Sports quotas in education and employment should be considered seriously, and the government should ensure that players do not have to run from pillar to post to get the job promised to them.
