Sunday 19 February 2012

Former Indian Tennis Player presented with Top International Olympic Committee Award

Former Indian tennis player Manisha Malhotra on 16 February 2012 conferred upon a top International Olympic Committee Award for her contribution in promoting sport among women.The award was presented by IOC President Jacques Rogge at the fifth World Conference on Women and Sport.
Malhotra received the World Trophy for helping disadvantaged girls. She has travelled length and breadth of India to encourage women to participate in different sports.
Manisha Malhotra had competed for India in Tennis doubles at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. She was one of six winners at the Women and Sports Awards ceremony held in Los Angeles on 16 February 2012.

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