ISSF Junior World Cup :Shortlisted  candidate Priya Singh writes PM to support financially
ISSF Junior World Cup :Shortlisted candidate Priya Singh writes PM to support financially
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MEERUT: Priya Singh the 19 year old girl who shortlisted for ISSF Junior World Cup has confronted odds which she is facing.

Priya is a Daughter of a dalit labourer in Meerut's Mawana subdivision and one of the six candidates who shortlisted to represent India in the 50m rifle prone at the ISSF Junior World Cup .This shooting event to be held in Suhl, Germany, from June 22.

Priya have the financial incapability to support her career and may miss the championship as the government provides financial help to the top three only. She is ranked fourth in the list of six who have qualified.

“I want to take part but I've been told that I'll need Rs 3-4 lakh. My father is a labourer. He is trying his best but isn't able to arrange funds. I wrote to UP CM & PM Modi. I even went to Sports Min twice but couldn't meet him”, Priya Singh told ANI about  ISSF Junior World Cup qualification.

Priya Singh, shortlisted to represent India in 50m rifle prone at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup in Germany's Suhl from June 22. She  wrote to the Prime Minister requesting for funds needed for travel and accommodation in Germany

While Brijpal Singh, Priya Singh's father also requested MLA, CM, Sports Minister as well as PM, but didn't receive response from any of them. He added that he has sold his buffalo and taken loans from friends. He is ready to send her daughter to Germany at any cost even if government refuses to help .

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