Paralympian moves High Court for award

Madurai | Friday | 21st September, 2018

Summary:

Ranjith Kumar, a para athletic coach now, said that he had participated in various international events from 2002 to 2014 and won several medals for the country. more-inRanjith Kumar Jayaseelan of Madurai, a paralympian who has represented India at various international events has moved the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court on Thursday seeking a direction to be considered for Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award 2018 to be held in New Delhi on September 25. He complained that though he was eligible for the award, he was not considered. Following his success as an athlete, he was appointed as coach with the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu in Madurai. He said that he was actively involved in shaping the differently abled sportspersons and encouraging them..