Haryana Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Anil Vij, also said that Sakshi Malik will be given Rs 21 lakh out of his discretionary fund and a plot measuring 500 square yards. The Haryana Government has announced the appointment of Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik as Wrestling Director at Maharshi Dayanand University in her native town Rohtak. Announcing this, Haryana Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Anil Vij, also said that she will be given Rs 21 lakh out of his discretionary fund and a plot measuring 500 square yards. The Haryana Government has, in recognition of her achievement, already felicitated Sakshi Malik, who hails from Rohtak district, with a cash reward of Rs 2.5 Cr under its Sports Policy. He also announced to give Rs 10 lakh to Sakshi s coach Ishwar Dahiya.

Source: dna September 04, 2016 14:54 UTC