The Union Sports minister Dr Jitendra Singh today announced a grant of 10 lakh rupees for ailing Olympic gold medallist Mohammed Shahid, who is undergoing treatment for serious liver and kidney ailment at a hospital in Gurgaon.<br/> <br/>Dr Singh who paid a visit to the ailing hockey legend later tweeted that all medical expenses for Shahid would be reimbursed and 10 lakh rupees from the ministry was sanctioned for overhead expenses.<br/> <br/>Shahid's medical expenses are being taken care by his employers Indian Railways. Known for his artistic stickwork, Shahid was a member of the V Baskaran led Indian team that won its last gold medal at the 1980 Moscow Olympics.
News On AIR | July 3, 2016 8:37 AM
Sports Ministry announces Rs 10 lakh grant for Mohammad Shahid