Indian hockey legend Ashok Diwan stranded in US: seeking help from government to return home

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With Corona pandemic in lockdown worldwide, Indian legendary hockey player Ashok Diwan is trapped in America. The 3-year-old Dewan is also in good health, which has increased his difficulty. He sought the help of the Indian Olympic Association to return home. The Indian Olympic Association has initiated action in this regard, presenting it to the Sports Ministry.

Ashok Diwan He was a member of the Indian team winning the Hockey World Cup in the 5th. He has also represented India in the Olympics. Most countries, including India, have prevented international flights from spreading the Corona epidemic. In India, there is a shutdown of government transport, including international and domestic flights.

Sources in the Sports Ministry said that Ashok Diwas sought the help of the Indian Olympic Association to return home and the Indian Olympic Association introduced the Sports Ministry in this regard. Sports Minister Kiran Rijiju contacted the Foreign Ministry on the matter. The Sports Minister had told the Ministry of External Affairs that they should assess the situation and take appropriate decision.

Ashok Diwan has also received the highest Dronacharya award given to a coach in the country. In a letter to Diva, "I am stuck in the dark and I need your help. Just last week, I had to be admitted to an emergency hospital in California. I don't have insurance, which is because of the extremely expensive health facilities here. According to the previous program, I was to return to India on April 7, but I was stuck in the US due to the epidemic. Currently I'm in San Francisco. I hope that the government will arrange for me to get treatment here at the hospital or to return to India. He moved to Sacramento to spend time with his son. He also has a brother living there. However, he had to be hospitalized due to sudden anxiety and high blood pressure.


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