Santhi: A victim of neglect

It's not clear yet what forced Santhi to attempt suicide almost nine months after she was stripped of her medal following her failure in a gender test.

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It's not clear yet what forced Santhi to attempt suicide almost nine months after she was stripped of her medal at Doha following her failure in a gender test.

But psychiatric experts point fingers at the Athletic Federation of India for not giving her psychiatric counseling, something recommended by the Olympic Council of Asia, which withdrew her medal.

"Santhi would have greatly benefited if some professional had come to help her overcome the trauma and to get on with something that's feasible," said Dr N Rangarajan, Psychiatrist.

While the Athletic Federation of India says Santhi wasand pirate-themed Prairie Princess Party. Princesses can get their faces painted, make crafts, have tea, play games, and hang out with other princesses. 308-385-5316.
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