Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 10:57am on 11 Jul 2025,Friday Sports
Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra condemned the tragic murder of tennis player Radhika Yadav, allegedly shot by her father Deepak Yadav in Gurugram. Radhika ran a tennis academy, which her father opposed due to societal pressure and humiliation. After a heated argument, Deepak fatally shot her with his licensed revolver. Chopra expressed sorrow and urged greater support for women in sports. Police investigations revealed Deepak’s internal conflict and community criticism over his daughter’s independence. Radhika’s mother was reportedly present but has not given a statement. The case has sparked national outrage and renewed calls for gender equality and family support for female athletes. (PC: NDTV & Times Now)
