Of rich cricketers and richer boxers
A rare champion
Cricketers are by far the richest sportspersons in India, with the exception of Vishwanathan Anand and a couple of golfers probably. But when was the last time a cricketer gave away his money for a good cause?
I don’t remember ever. And don’t count the charity games they play in.
On the other end of the spectrum, there is hardly any money in amateur boxing. The AIBA Boxing World Cup was a rare event that offered prize money. Our bronze-medal winning boxers won 2,500 USD each – peanuts compared to most other sports.
But, in spite of the meagre amount , boxers Akhil Kumar and Jitender Kumar, decided to distribute a share of their prize money to the coaching staff comprising – Sandhu, Bisht, Ramanand and C Kuttappa. “We will give $500 to each of them as these people matter the most. They wipe our blood and sweat and put in the effort to prepare us for the toughest in the world. They are the unsung heroes,” said Akhil.
Now you decide, who is richer – cricketers or boxers
Unfortunately this is true.
This is sweet… partly maybe it is still an unspoiled sport from the vulgarity of commercialism and therefore innocence is retained.
Kudos to these guys. Imagine those clowns did not even bother to come to the airport to receive these guys! What a shame!
Ya and it was so touching when he told the media at the airport that I am not finished, don’t forget me , I will bring more medals and glory. It was an obvious reference to how he had been mobbed after the Olympics but ignored now. He fights hard, loves the sport truly and speaks his heart out. Such a pleasure to have him around