Asian Para Games Chess medalist seeks financial support

Asian Para Games chess silver medalist seeks help, but Kerala has no policy to reward para athletes

Featured By Ajay Tomar November 7, 2022 Read the article

Visually impaired Mohammed Salih is the first blind Indian chess player to be rated by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), with a rating of nearly 1150.

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His future seemed bright after winning a team silver in rapid chess at the 2018 Asian Para Games.

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Salih, a father of three, has had to borrow ₹1.50 lakh to manage his training and meeting household expenses.

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He has started an online petition seeking a job from the State government. But Kerala does not have a policy to reward para athletes.

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“Forget employment, I have not received any appreciation or financial assistance for my silver medal in Jakarta.”.

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He is unsure if he can make the Indian team for the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Para Games due to financial crunch impeding his training.

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