Bhubaneswar, Nov. 10 -- Former Odisha Throwball captain Chayakant Mahanand has alleged mental harassment by the state Sports department over the non-issuance of his sports card, despite fulfilling all eligibility criteria for the past three years.

Mahanand, a national-level Throwball player who has represented Odisha in three National Throwball Championships and captained the team in two of them, said he has repeatedly approached the department to obtain his sports card but has been ignored.

"This is my right as a national player. Even after running from pillar to post for three years, the department has not issued my sports card. I feel neglected and harassed," Mahanand alleged.

Sources said Mahanand has reportedly threatened to commi...