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Few funds, Olympic-sized dreams in Jhajjar’s akharas
short by / on Friday, 11 July, 2025
Jhajjar’s 50-plus private akharas train 3,000 wrestlers, producing stars like Bajrang Punia, Aman Sehrawat. Yet grassroots athletes are struggling; state stipends of ₹1,500–₹2,000 monthly fall far short of actual ₹25,000–₹35,000 expenses per trainee. Coaches, trainees urge Haryana government to bridge this gap with enhanced financial support, improved facilities to sustain their Olympic dreams.
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