I'm so used to the insane benefits and support American athletes receive. 2 practices a day, weight training, physiotherapy, massage therapy, recovery baths, and nutritionally-balanced meals, not to mention a roof over their heads and as much rest as they need. These young Indian athletes are so hard-working, they would absolutely be winning international competitions if they were given the same support.
Cuz India has a huge population and corrupt goverment. I am a 100m 200m runner athlete and we have to pay bribes to scouts just to get selected for an event after proving our talent.
This is so sad, so many medals, so much training, so many events and being treated like this. I am not undermining the ability of Indian athletes but this where we are clearly failing. Olympic medal is a glory to achieve and every single politicians will take credit for it but when it comes give sustainability and justice to these athletes, every politicians will either run from their responsibility or promote propaganda of anti-national or call them free loaders.
that's the issue why do you think our education system and our healthcare and our sport facilities are not improving because these thing don't get them votes to win ..... like if you take an example of UP bjp did better than any government in the past still they lost just because of a party that promises to give free money and to increase reservation for some specific caste so people voted for these thing ... God knows what will happen in future
Why should they be paid to just run or throw/hit a ball?? We are working here contributing in some way to needs of businesses and inturn customers. But these guys run,eat and want to get paid
@@drago4803 they are contributuing to the country dawgg just imagine them winning in olympics and stuff like neeraj chopra which will then make us popular
@@user-yg2ux6qf2u bro how is popularity going to help us ,other than giving a boost to the image we have about ourselves?? Atleast if we are actors,popularity would get us roles.
@@drago4803 Its quiet a deep psychological and philosophical question and it can go deep down the rabbit hole as we discuss more. Let me cut short for you, its how human society evolved over time. Playing sports does not mean "not contributing to anything". In Societal sense it is contributing through many way for instance, motivation for fitness, pushing physical level, entertainment etc. Contribution can be further extended to what transaction is being made out between the parties and in what context.
1st thing, this coverage is highly appreciable. Thanks Indian Express. I have seen athletes running at JLN Stadium or nearby kartavya path. Many of them are from grassroot. All these are true strugglers. There stories are inspiration but at the same time it disappoint me somewhere. No doubt our system is doing something by providing jobs for sportperson, accessibility to sports amenities,sport quota in defence,etc. But still there is long way to go.
God please help them to achieve everything they are working so tirelessly for. We are proud to have such people in our nation. Already winners and extremely inspiring.
I had practiced in jawaharlal lal nehru stadium. I took a pause in my journey in 2022 when I was in class 10th due to financial problem.... I decided to continue my study... now I have completed my 12th (science stream - pcm) and I am start preparing for nda exam... There are so many problem if you have not enough money and family support as it will cause depression and increase pressure in the athlete life in sport... I think government should support these athlete by organising tournament and give atleast enough scholarship to meet their expenses of around 6-12 months.
Why don't this billionaire, millionaire ( sports person ) and so called business person, NGOs and other sports club give support and sponsorship to this golden players. But I see the hunger to push their limit to achieve good life (GOAL) and this day will be coming. Keep it up. 🇮🇳
YEah, I do like the system of private sponsorships the American athletes get. I am not saying that government shouldn't spend on athletes, but privatisation in this sector can completely change the face of Indian sports.
High-time Indians look beyond cricket and IPL. Who are the athletes, boxers, wrestlers and hockey players who have been making India proud with medals? Most of them come from villages and small towns with very humble means and fought much harder to make it to the national and international stage. If we celebrate their medals, we must celebrate their struggle too, and they are in thousands.
Main components in excelling in sports :- 1.Money- for balanced diet, supplements, message therapy many other expenses, gym expenses. 2. Education- amazing coaching. 3. Mindset 4.hardwork 5.genetics 6.Patience Point number one breaks 💔 dreams. Arey simple admi bhi yadi sirf gym kare tab 5 k minimum kharch ayega for high quality protein, supplements. Gym ka to chod do. For building amazing strong body. Yaha to socho world level me compete karna hai. Without money in sports possible nhi hai progress.
as a indian we proud with their endeavour efforts but in meantime felt bad and shame we cant provide better infrastructure....hope one day they all will get their goal
God bless these hard working and dedicated beautiful people. I take a lot of my privileges as an American for granted. I hope nothing but love and success for you all!
Only Indian Express could have identified such a unique have not family story from such a prime area of South Delhi For everyone who does not know, this village is 2km away from Khan Market and 200m away from Defence Colony
Rather than saying inspiring or motivational..... government should draft some policies seriously if it really wants India to bag some medals in Olympics.
It's truly disheartening to witness the challenges faced by national-level athletes, even those who hold national records, in maintaining their training regimens. Who bears the responsibility for this situation? AFI ought to step in and offer support to these committed athletes who have already demonstrated their prowess at the national level!
BNHS had program of adopting a bird / animal. Essentially someone to adopt a bird and pay for its conversation. We should have something similar for these athletes.
i am deeply sad by seeing this.... even national record holder is not getting basic facilities.... neeraj chopra ko crore dene se medals nhi aaenge.... iss stage pr athletes ki help krne se medal aange
Okay i will say this we need this to have an audience for these sports for that there is a need of a call it a movement or anything to sustain this financially like in US the college sports is a spectacle for one to enjoy just like that these athletes needs that rather than just a sad video which will neither get any views or any liking and there will be a small number of smypathizer's only.
In developed countries most of the athletes work outside.. Even in tennis most of the players except top 2-3% work somewhere to make end meet.. So there should not be too much fuss..
@@lovlina11 Reservations are a solution to nothing, the award money for competitions should be increased and tickets should be sold along with live telecasts of state and national tournaments. Making sports popular among the people is the way to go.
wo olympic jeete hue log bhi kabhi isi situation se gujre hai aur aaj ayega koi aage inki help krne nhi ye sab paisa aane se pehle hota hai paisa aane ke baad sab hawa mai udne lagte hai aur unki kya baat krra hai kitne deserving atheletes ko unki wajah se mauka hi nhi mila kyunki ek baar medal le aao uske baad to first priority hum hi honge bhle hi kisi ko mauka mile ya na mile
This is the reality of sports persons in India, where cricketer gets 100 crore ads sponsored, and then these athletes who worked as a gigs workers just to buy a 5000 rupees shoes.
How do we support them? For example, I could buy his spikes. I’m a 2nd generation Indian American ex track athlete. I am fairly wealthy and a pair of spikes every 6 months is a trivial expense for me. You should post funding info in here.
Please tell them to apply for sports quota jobs and those who are facing problems to get a massive performance since few years , they need to join physical education. After that maybe they got a earning source and training facility at a same time ......
