Episode no.14
This interview was conducted on 5 May 2022 with Kabaddi player Makhan Makhi. At the beginning of the interview, the reporter asked Makhi about his style of playing Kabaddi or the reason for his less participation in matches. In response to which Makhan said that only the people can tell about the perspective of the people regarding the style of playing. But the reason behind less participation in the match is sometimes due to the timing of the match, an injury or participation by the federation. While talking, the journalist asked Makhan Makhi about the time of struggle and Makhan said that nothing is easy in life, you have to struggle to achieve something. The journalist asked Makhan Makhi to share his views on the murder of late Sandeep Nangal Ambian. He said that this incident has shaken the whole world. He said that this unfortunate incident should not happen to any family and after this incident many new players are also disappointed, who used to take inspiration from Sandeep Nangal Ambian. Apart from this, Makhan told how Sultan wants to keep Sandeep’s name alive through Kabaddi. The journalist also asked Makhan about the reasons for the ongoing attacks or firing on the players. Apart from this, the journalist also talked to Makhan about the condition of the family of late Sandeep Nangal Ambian and the efforts being made for justice. The journalist questioned Makhan why some people consider kabaddi as a business? In response to which Makhan said that for some people Kabaddi is a means of livelihood and for some people only a means of earning money. Makhan also gave his opinion on players being linked to jails or gangsters. Finally, Makhan said that the government should provide the stadium and other facilities for the players.
-kulwinder kaur