India’s marquee doubles shuttler Gutta Jwala has vented out her frustrations on social media after being overlooked for the Padma Awards. (Gutta Jwala Vents her Frustration over Padma Snub !)
She has voiced her displeasure and raised questions on the authenticity of these awards after apparently being unfairly overlooked in her opinion. She wondered if representing her country for over 15 years and winning medals for the nation did not warrant better appreciation.
Gutta Jwala :
I always wondered the concept of applying for particular award which is the most reputed awards in our country.. but then that’s what the procedure is.. so I did apply…applied cos it’s prestigious to have the award..cos I thought maybe I made the people of my country proud by my game and deserved it…
I have been playing for this country for more than 15 years now..and have won so many prestigious tournaments..I thought maybe I should apply..but I guess it’s never enough..you need recommendations, recommendations that you deserve an award. (Gutta Jwala Vents her Frustration over Padma Snub !)
You need to put in a word and get letters and the list goes on and on..but the question I still have is why do I have to apply for an award and also ask for recommendation. Aren’t my credentials good enough? Well I am really curious about the whole system..My two consecutive medals, Delhi CWG gold and Glasgow silver is not enough,
My World Championships medal is not enough, I was top 10 ranked in this women doubles and mixed doubles and my superseries performance and medals in Grand Prix gold is not enough..I’m 15 times NationaI champion and I am also the first Indian to qualify for two events in Olympics in Indian history, I’m the first Indian to win a medal after Prakash Padukone sir in world championships and so many other firsts.. (Gutta Jwala Vents her Frustration over Padma Snub !)
I have laid path for doubles in Badminton for our country when nobody took it seriously..but it’s simply isn’t enough..why cos I am outspoken? Cos I am opinionated? why is it that I am being denied of this particular award? Now I really don’t know should I be asking for this award…or I simply don’t deserve it. if this is not enough what is?
