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- Her mother, Renu Handa, alleged that the family has approached several ministers and political leaders over the years seeking a government job for Mallika in recognition of her sporting record.
- Deaf chess player Mallika Handa has added another national title to her record, winning gold at the National Chess Championship for the Deaf held in New Delhi from September 17 to 21.
- Following her performance at the national event, Handa is set to represent India at the Winter Deaflympics in Austria in January 2027.
Deaf chess player Mallika Handa has added another national title to her record, winning gold at the National Chess Championship for the Deaf held in New Delhi from September 17 to 21.
The latest victory marks Handa’s ninth gold medal at the national championship and adds to a sporting career spanning 14 years.
Following her performance at the national event, Handa is set to represent India at the Winter Deaflympics in Austria in January 2027.
Her family, however, says that her achievements on the chessboard have yet to translate into the employment support they have been seeking from the government.
Her mother, Renu Handa, alleged that the family has approached several ministers and political leaders over the years seeking a government job for Mallika in recognition of her sporting record. While they have received assurances on several occasions, she said no concrete action has followed.
Renu said the prolonged wait has been particularly difficult for the family, given Mallika’s consistent performances and the medals she has won over the years.
“For years, we have been struggling to get her a job. No one can understand the pain we are going through. Every time we meet a minister or a leader, we are given promises, but nothing happens,” she said.
Mallika’s latest national title comes ahead of another major international assignment, with the Jalandhar player now preparing to represent the country at the Winter Deaflympics early next year.
