The obvious question -- why does India, despite a population of over one billion, field so few medalists? -- is as frequently asked as it is difficult to answer.
There's no consensus, no obvious explanation, no single unified theory of Indian Olympic under-performance.
So how to explain the Olympic medal deficiency? There are a number of theories.
Probably the most common is that both India as a country and Indians as individuals just have other priorities.
"Sport was never a priority for a majority of Indian parents and their kids,"
Indian sports psychologist Madhuli Kulkarni told Euro News, "In fact we have a saying in Hindi - India's National language - 'Kheloge kudoge to honge kharab, padhoge likhoge to banoge nawab' which means that your life will be a waste if you play but if you study or do well in academics you will be a king."
So this is just one theory but of course there are other theories but in my view this theory is one of the most common and obvious.
But just imagine if they regarded sports as an important priority, they no doubt would put out world class athletes in all the major sporting events.
The obvious question -- why does India, despite a population of over one billion, field so few medalists? -- is as frequently asked as it is difficult to answer.
There's no consensus, no obvious explanation, no single unified theory of Indian Olympic under-performance.
So how to explain the Olympic medal deficiency? There are a number of theories.
Probably the most common is that both India as a country and Indians as individuals just have other priorities.
"Sport was never a priority for a majority of Indian parents and their kids,"
Indian sports psychologist Madhuli Kulkarni told Euro News, "In fact we have a saying in Hindi - India's National language - 'Kheloge kudoge to honge kharab, padhoge likhoge to banoge nawab' which means that your life will be a waste if you play but if you study or do well in academics you will be a king."
So this is just one theory but of course there are other theories but in my view this theory is one of the most common and obvious.
But just imagine if they regarded sports as an important priority, they no doubt would put out world class athletes in all the major sporting events.
Wall,
What has happened to you? You're like an old lady all of the sudden. Hmm, maybe you were an old lady all along. Come on - Count's first comment is pretty funny.
I made a similar comment in my never-ending thread about Sweden. One of the best things about watching the Olympics is Sweden is that you get to watch all the way until the Indian runners finish their heats. In some cases, this is hours, if not days, after the rest of the runners have hit the showers.
Wall,
What has happened to you? You're like an old lady all of the sudden. Hmm, maybe you were an old lady all along. Come on - Count's first comment is pretty funny.
I made a similar comment in my never-ending thread about Sweden. One of the best things about watching the Olympics is Sweden is that you get to watch all the way until the Indian runners finish their heats. In some cases, this is hours, if not days, after the rest of the runners have hit the showers.
they kick ass in ping pon and badminton as well as cricket.
Good call, played ém in badmiton also. No matter how hard you drill an overhead smash - that bird comes back..
they kick ass in ping pon and badminton as well as cricket.
Good call, played ém in badmiton also. No matter how hard you drill an overhead smash - that bird comes back..
The women do well until the dot on their forehead turns red....
That means their battery is low
The women do well until the dot on their forehead turns red....
That means their battery is low
Wall,
What has happened to you? You're like an old lady all of the sudden. Hmm, maybe you were an old lady all along. Come on - Count's first comment is pretty funny.
I made a similar comment in my never-ending thread about Sweden. One of the best things about watching the Olympics is Sweden is that you get to watch all the way until the Indian runners finish their heats. In some cases, this is hours, if not days, after the rest of the runners have hit the showers.
Wall,
What has happened to you? You're like an old lady all of the sudden. Hmm, maybe you were an old lady all along. Come on - Count's first comment is pretty funny.
I made a similar comment in my never-ending thread about Sweden. One of the best things about watching the Olympics is Sweden is that you get to watch all the way until the Indian runners finish their heats. In some cases, this is hours, if not days, after the rest of the runners have hit the showers.
They dont give a shit because it ultimately fucking stupid and a waste of time. They go to have a presence at the Olympics simply because it would look bad if they didnt. They dont go balls to the wall like we do.....and then bankrupt our atheletes and tax them for winning......
They focus on education, work and family...whats wrong with them!!!?? They could be baton twirling or synchronized swimming or playing handball.....
They dont give a shit because it ultimately fucking stupid and a waste of time. They go to have a presence at the Olympics simply because it would look bad if they didnt. They dont go balls to the wall like we do.....and then bankrupt our atheletes and tax them for winning......
They focus on education, work and family...whats wrong with them!!!?? They could be baton twirling or synchronized swimming or playing handball.....
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