Former recipients of the Arjuna award on Tuesday lamented that its dignity has been lowered and therefore the government is currently 'throwing' the honour away. Former India hockey captain Ashok Kumar, who is son of legendary Major Dhyanchand, legendary middle-distance runner Sriram Singh Shekhawat, who holds national record of 1:45.77 in 800m since 1976, and former India volleyball skipper Suresh Mishra all voiced constant sentiment. "The dignity should be maintained. Why does one got to offer Arjuna per annum. Is it necessary? we have a tendency to area unit currently throwing the awards away," Ashok said. "They (government) have set their own parameters. the worth hooked up with the award ought to be accumulated. There ought to be a cap that solely Asiad and Olympic medallion winners ought to be designated for the Arjuna honour," Ashok, member of 1975 World Cup winning Indian team, said.
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