India's Best Olympics Ever

I know it might seem a bit of an overstatement when you consider the overall haul of medals in this particular Olympics of 2008 in Beijing was 3, at least so far, as there are still some disciplines to go. But, like the saying goes, every great journey has a beginning and these three medals should only be looked upon as a start towards attaining the status of a respectable sporting nation.

Among these medals, one of the more positive points has been that all three medals came in different discipline. Bronze came in Wrestling, Boxing has guaranteed us a medal, and Shooting where Abhinav Bindra gave India its first individual gold ever. So there is case for optimism that these three different disciplines can give us more medals in the future.

What the athletes and sports in India generally needs is for the entire nation, not just the administrators and the politicians to make sure that we devote some more time in these sports, and make sure that we focus on these sports as well as other sports which are being neglected and give our young boys and girls the best opportunity to make their country proud.

Also, the influential elite of this nation should also keep in mind that rewarding a champion is good and must be encouraged, but we should also keep in mind it is much tougher to give rise to a champion than merely showering them accolades although it might be well deserved. After the dusk has settled and we look back at the these memorable Olympics, we should get our priorities right. Its time we help create many more champions who the adoring fans like me can shower with all at our disposal. Let's say Amen to that. Ciao.

Well done boys!!