Mumbai University to insure sportspersons

There is good news for young sportspersons who aspire to represent Mumbai University in various competitions. They do not have to worry about getting injured any more and can now focus on giving their 100 per cent on the field.

Mumbai University, on Wednesday, announced that every player representing the university in every sport will be medically insured. This will ensure that the players are not left to worry about expenditures when they get injured while playing.

Mumbai University's pro vice-chancellor N Chandra, who was the chief guest along with cricketer Dhawal Kulkarni for the annual prize distribution ceremony at the University ground, Marine Lines, told the officials to include this facility for the future sports stars.

"We are going to medically insure our young sports stars from the coming academic year. This will certainly help them perform better. The insurance will cover injuries when they represent the university," Mumbai University sports director UN Kendre told dna.

Rajesh Sonawane, a member of the university's sports committee and sports director of Rizvi College that won the best sports college award for the fifth year in succession after topping with 1395 points, said it was a positive move.

"Now, sportspersons can play freely. Earlier, they would worry about getting injured as they would have to spend from their own pocket. Now they don't have to worry about injuries since they will be insured. This will also encourage them to give their best," said Sonawane.