Why on earth we are sending our sportsmen to olympics when they know very well that they are far inferior to the best in the business ? It is total waste of public money. India should send a very small team of sportsmen who are very close to the top level or should not send a team at all. It is insulting to go with a big team of 800-1000 people and come back with one bronze or no medal when an athlete like phelps wins 8 golds with ease. Even before the game starts he knows that he will win 8 and we know that we will win nothing.
Re: Re: insulting
by Ajai Jacob on Aug 03, 2012 07:13 PM
Raju,what prashanth meant was the total number of people who went to olympics including coaches,attendants,officials etc.
Re: insulting
by arpit on Aug 03, 2012 08:06 PM
India does not spend any money on sports training or building infrastructure. How many of us have seen a swimming pool or tennis court ? We can not compare ourselves to developed countries. The medals India won are mostly individual efforts by the player and their families. Maybe its slowly changing but we should be happy that atleast the team size is growing bigger.
Re: insulting
by arpit on Aug 03, 2012 08:13 PM
I am happy that so many Indian athletes qualifies for participating the the olympics. Its easy to sit and write comments .. if you feel so much, do something like support someone from your village or our school to train in some sport. Don't just post discouraging comments.
Re: insulting
by anita patil on Aug 03, 2012 08:22 PM
wel participation is more important than winning. 205 countries are participating in this event. today India is ranked at 30th Position. At least we can know our limitations and we can work on them.
Saina, You are an inspiration to many youngsters in our country because of your hard work, discipline, determination, perseverence, etc. Most of all, you have a cool, calm and steady head on your shoulders.
Well done ! Keep it up ! May you improve and get more Laurels and Success in life.
Saina is Actually worth Bronze. We must accept that her Upper level is Semis... Emotions and support of millions for saina won't help. Let us hope she wins bronze tomorrow...