Sports versus Education

The article discusses the globalisation of sports and its impact on India, where cricket is the dominant sport. The author compares India's performance in international sports, particularly the Olympics, to that of other countries and notes that despite investment in major events and some individual successes, the country has not made a significant impact in the global arena. The lack of a sports culture and the lack of support for athletes who choose to pursue sports as a profession are cited as factors contributing to this limited success. The author suggests that in order to improve, there needs to be a shift in societal attitudes towards sports and more support for athletes.The article first appeared in the Assam Tribune on 24 December, 2017