Mariyappan Thangavelu donated Rs 30 lakh from his prize money to his school. (source: File) Mariyappan Thangavelu donated Rs 30 lakh from his prize money to his school. (source: File)Touched with Paralympian Mariyappan Thangavelu’s gesture to donate Rs 30 lakh from his prize money to his school, Sports Minister Vijay Goel said that all athletes backed by the government should try to set up academies or centres of their own to inspire the youth. I think all athletes who are helped by the government can try to set up academies or sports centres of their own. This will definitely inspire one and all,” Goel said after the launch of online portal of SAI-AIFF Overseas Scouting Project.

Source: Indian Express September 12, 2016 15:11 UTC