Fireworks unit labourer’s daughter clears State shooting trials, appeals to T.N. govt. for advanced rifle support
P. Malathi, a student and daughter of daily wage laborers, has qualified for a state-level shooting championship in Tamil Nadu. She is seeking government support to acquire an advanced rifle, as her current equipment is insufficient to compete with other athletes.
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Illustrates the barriers to entry for underprivileged athletes in high-cost sports and the role of government intervention in fostering talent.
A young college student from a humble background in Virudhunagar has earned a spot in the upcoming State-level shooting championship, but her sporting aspirations now remain uncertain due to the lack of an advanced firearm.
P. Malathi, a student at a private engineering college, hails from Vijayakarisalkulam village. Her parents, Pandiaraj and Uma, work as daily wage labourers in the local fireworks industry.
Alongside her younger sister Lakshitha—a class 9 student at the local government higher secondary school— Ms. Malathi developed a keen interest in marksmanship and began training with her father’s guidance before honing her skills at her college’s shooting range.
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