Delhi government offers promotion to Rio winner Sakshi's father

August 20, 2016 10:35

Delhi government has offered a promotion to Subir Malik, the father of Rio Olympics bronze medallist wrestler Sakshi Malik, who works as a conductor in Delhi Transport Corporation.

In a communication to Delhi transport minister Satyendar Jain, Delhi deputy chief minister Sisodia said, "One of our colleagues (Sakshi's father Subir Malik), while working as a conductor, created such an atmosphere for her daughter so that she could raise the honour of the nation...

"I propose that apart from felicitating Sakshi Malik, the government should felicitate her family, especially her father. I recommend for the promotion of Subir Malik for his contribution," he said.

The state government has also announced a cash award of Rs 1 crore to Sakshi Malik and a Rs 2 crore cash prize to Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu.

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