Shyam prasad

South Asian Senior Athletics Championships: Four Malayali sportspersons have received the Centre's recognition in the form of government jobs, with the Mumbai Income Tax Department appointing them under the sports quota, while Kerala steps up its financial rewards for sporting excellence.

Sandra Mol Sabu, Jilna M.V., Shyam Prasad U. and Alphonsia M. received their appointment orders from Alok Kumar, Mumbai Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, at an event at Aaykar Bhavan.

The four have excelled in athletics, football and badminton.