Jharkhand throwball star drives cab, sells vegetables after winning four golds

By United One News · AI-generated summary of 2 outlets' reporting

Published 2 Sept 2026, 02:53 UTC · Updated 2 Sept 2026, 05:51 UTC

AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Amardeep Kumar, a 29‑year‑old throwball player from Jharkhand, has earned four international gold medals for India but still works as a taxi driver and sells vegetables to support his family. Despite his sporting success, he has not secured a stable government job or the promised cash award. His situation highlights the financial challenges faced by many Indian athletes who achieve international recognition yet struggle to earn a living.

Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 0% center, 100% right.

How each side framed it

4 Golds For India, But Jharkhand Star Drives Cab And Sells Vegetables For Survival

Timeline

First reported by Times Now on 2 Sept 2026, 02:53 UTC; 2 articles from 2 outlets so far.

Who is covering this story

• Right-leaning (2): Times Now, Deccan Chronicle

Sources

• 4 Golds For India, But Jharkhand Star Drives Cab And Sells Vegetables For Survival — Times Now (right-leaning) · 2 Sept 2026, 02:53 UTC
• Four-Time India Gold Medallist Amardeep Drives Cab, Sells Vegetables For Family — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning) · 2 Sept 2026, 05:51 UTC

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