Vijay Goel seeks report from Paralympic Committee of India on swimmer Kanchanmala
He came to know that Kanchanmala was part of the Indian Para Swimming team which visited Germany from 3rd to 9th July, 2017.
"Whereas, the Ministry through SAI released Rs. 3.21 Lakhs as 75% of dues as advance payment to Paralympic Committee of India(PCI) in time and arranged travel tickets etc. This amount was transferred in the account of PCI on 22nd June, 2017. Since the amount was transferred to the account of PCI, the players should not have been put to any hardship," a government statement said.
In the wake of the news reports, Goel also spoke to the CEO, PCI. He informed the Minister that for some reasons the money was not further transferred by PCI to the team members.
The Sports Minister found this as "very unfortunate" and has ordered that a report from the PCI be sought in the matter within ten days.
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