#Haryana Govt notification dated 30 April 2018 asks sports-persons to deposit one-third of their income earned from… https://t.co/DsNplKtn60 — ANI (@ANI) 1528435492000

A shocking notification of the Haryana Sports and youth affairs department, dated April 30, has asked its sports-persons to deposit one third of their earning from professional sports and endorsements to the Haryana Sports council for "development of sports" in the state.“One-third of the income earned by sports-persons from professional sports or commercial endorsements will be deposited with the Haryana State Sports Council, amount to be used for development of sports in the state,” a notification issued by the government reads.The circular issued by the Sports and youth affairs department states that athletes who are employed in any department of the State Government or any other government bodies participating in professional sports or endorsements will be accorded extraordinary leave without pay. The notification said that in case the "sportsperson is treated on duty with prior approval of the competent authority while taking part in professional sports or commercial endorsements, the full income earned by the sportsperson on this account will be deposited with Haryana State Sports Council."The state of Haryana has produced a huge number of sports personalities who have represented the nation at various international levels. However, the decision to take a cut from the players earning is bound to leave many athletes frustrated.Geeta Phogat one of the most reputed athletes from the state, while talking to Times Now said, "It is understandable if this new rule is applied to cricketers, since they earn a lot from the sport as well as through endorsements. However, from athletes from sports such as wrestling, kabaddi and boxing etc., this is extremely disappointing."According to ANI, Sushil Kumar has asked the policy to be reviewed. "Govt should establish a committee of senior sports-persons & take their input before forming a policy of this type. This will affect the morale of sports-persons & might affect their performance," he added.Earlier in April of this year the Haryana Government, had cancelled a ceremony to felicitate the medal winners from Commonwealth Games. Prior to this the state Government had also proposed a cut in prize money from those who had won medals at Gold Coast.