Sreeshankar Murali to undergo surgery in Fortius Clinic; Central govt to bear entire cost

NEW DELHI: The Central Government will bear the entire cost of surgery for Malayali long jumper Sreeshankar Murali, who was injured during the Asian Games. Union Minister Suresh Gopi stated in a Facebook post that the athlete is travelling to London for urgent surgery and that the necessary treatment and rehabilitation for his return to shape ( with the Olympics in mind) will be ensured.

The surgery is scheduled for tomorrow at the renowned Fortius Clinic in London. It will be performed under the leadership of the world-famous sports Traumatologist Dr Pieter D'Hooghe. The athlete will undergo treatment, including ligament reconstruction. Suresh Gopi stated in a Facebook post that this initiative is part of the efforts by the Central Government and the Ministry of Sports to ensure world-class medical facilities for athletes.

Suresh Gopi expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya for ensuring all necessary assistance to the Asian Games medalist. The Union Minister from Kerala also wished Sreeshankar luck to make a quick return and take a big leap for gold in the upcoming Los Angeles Olympics.