Parupalli Kashyap provided with temporary documents after losing passport in Amsterdam
Parupalli Kashyap called for help via social media after losing his passport in Amsterdam and was promptly provided with temporary travel papers by the Indian Consulate in the Netherlands. He was travelling to participate in the upcoming Denmark Open which will take place from October 16-21.
In coming few days, Parupalli Kashyap will participate in many top tournaments like Denmark Open, French Open and Saarloux Open. But en route his destination he lost his passport in the Netherlands, while participating in the Dutch Open, and asked for help from India’s External affairs ministry, sports ministry and Prime Minister’s office.
Good Morning Ma’am, I’ve lost my passport at Amsterdam last night . I have to travel to Denmark Open, French Open and Saarloux Open,Germany . My ticket for Denmark is on Sunday, 14th October .I request help in this matter . @SushmaSwaraj @Ra_THORe @himantabiswa @narendramodi
— Parupalli Kashyap (@parupallik) October 13, 2018
In a prompt reply, India’s sports minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore came to the ailing player’s rescue and he was provided with temporary travel papers.
Hi @parupallik
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) October 13, 2018
Have spoken to concerned officials at MEA and the Indian Embassy in Netherlands to ensure the matter is resolved ASAP. https://t.co/Fr9q2853o1
Kashyap acknowledged the help provided by the assistance provided by Indian Consulate in Amsterdam.
“I’ve received the temporary documents as of now,” Kashyap wrote.
