Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Khelo India athlete protests lack of facilities
A sportsman named Lokesh Rathod, who has won many medals, including a recent third place in a big competition, protested in front of a sports complex.
He did this to show how bad the facilities are for athletes in his district.
He said he and other athletes have to travel far for training because there are no good places to practice where they live.
He also said the people in charge don't care about them and don't even say congratulations when they win.
He wants better places to train and more support from the government.
Khelo India athlete Lokesh Rathod protested in front of the Yadgir district sports complex.
He highlighted the lack of basic facilities and official apathy towards athletes.
Lokesh has won over 50 medals, including a recent third place at the Khelo India National Games.
He alleged that the district stadium has poor infrastructure and no proper training environment.
Lokesh expressed disappointment over the lack of recognition from the district administration.
- Who
- Lokesh Rathod, a Khelo India athlete from Yadgir district
- What
- Protested against lack of facilities and official apathy towards athletes
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- In front of the Yadgir district sports complex
- Why
- To highlight the lack of basic facilities and official apathy towards athletes in the district
- Athlete
- Lokesh Rathod
- Location
- Yadgir district, Karnataka
- Recent Achievement
- Third place at Khelo India National Games
- Total Medals
- Over 50
- Issues Raised
- Poor infrastructure, lack of facilities, official apathy