An Easy way out to avoid (temporarily)
humiliation at the hands of great sporting nations is to bar teams or
individual who do not hold the chance of getting through the QF stage at
Incheon Asian Games. Kudos to this policy drafted by the custodian of Indian
sports just prior to start of the games. Thank you so much for boosting the
morale of the Indian squad.
What has been done by the so called
custodian for the past so many years that we don’t have to think like a coward?
We are aware that many grass root programmes have been initiated. But what is
the use? Still, we lag behind in many disciplines. Why didn’t we question
ourselves well in time that even after initiating grass root level programs, we
stand nowhere in the medal tally. Why didn’t we analysed our programs/development
schemes and implemented corrective actions?
Many associations/federations have taken the charge now and have become active in the process of producing
world class products after ten years or so. Indian Men’s football team lost to
UAE 5-0. Yes, such score lines are humiliating but consider the efforts of the
federation not only towards preparations for the games but also towards grass root
development programs kick started by them. As Rome was not built in a day,
quality sports persons are not made in a day. We just have to wait for some
more years to reap the benefits of the efforts. But if policies like barring the
not so strong teams crops up, then it may lead to policy paralysis of such
federations.
Just to hide your own inefficiency, do not
blame the sports persons and coaches. They are today what they are with all
those skills provided by the custodian’s development schemes and programs. It may
have been better if the program was of that nature. After the games please do
not blame our flag bearers and also flush the attitude of “see I told you.” Please
go back to your office, analyse your programs both for the coaches & sports
persons, see if there is something wrong (yes it is, that’s why we are at such
a stage), take corrective action and stop recommending mindless policies. In short,
do some soul searching.
Considering the present status, this video
posted by India for Sports on Facebook holds true for us.
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