Meet Santosh Majhi, then a national-level hockey player and now a migrant laborer, who had dreamed of representing the country at the international level. However, he was forced to quit the game to earn his livelihood. Majhi, a resident of Lulukidihi in Sundargarh district, had participated in national-level tournaments.
“I started playing hockey in 2010 and played in junior and senior nationals. Now I am working as a migrant labourer,” said Majhi.
Santosh Majhi, who had shared the hostel room with Nilam Sanjeep Xess, had written to Chief Minister urging him to develop sports and infrastructure in the locality, but in vain.
“I had written to the Chief Minister seeking help from the government, but no action was taken,” he added.
“He (Santosh) is still confident in his performance. If he gets help from the government, he will shine again,” said Santosh Majhi’s neighbor.
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