Bhutia comes to aid of stranded

New Delhi, April 22 In these unprecedented times, Bhaichung Bhutia is playing the Good Samaritan in more spectacular fashion than the way he played top-flight football in his heyday. After having opened his doors to migrant workers, the former India...

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Updated At : 12:46 PM Apr 23, 2020 IST

New Delhi, April 22

In these unprecedented times, Bhaichung Bhutia is playing the Good Samaritan in more spectacular fashion than the way he played top-flight football in his heyday. After having opened his doors to migrant workers, the former India captain has been trying to help his own people stranded in other states due to the nationwide lockdown.

“We are trying to help the people stuck in cities like Delhi, Chennai and all other places with ration and essential items. We are using our contacts across the country to reach out to those in distress,” Bhutia said. “I had set up a helpline and the number belongs to the manager of the United Sikkim Football Club’s coach,” he explained.

Bhutia also supported the resumption of sport without spectators when the situation improves, keeping in consideration the “scope and reach of television and digital platforms”. — PTI

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