INDIA: EMERGING AS A SPORTING SUPERPOWER.

Sports- is the word by which a country is judged and the potentials that a country’s countrymen have got is displayed. When it comes to our country, we being citizens of India can proudly tell that our country has got incredible sportsmen, who have left their name, glowing in fame in the history of sports.

There is no doubt that we are lagging behind but the idea is to bring our country in front of the whole world, showcasing its best potentials and talents in the field of sports. It is an attempt to make our India a ‘super power’ in sports. We, being the citizens of India can surely put an effort.

Certain measures are to be taken and various rules have to be implemented and executed sincerely. One must never have a thought that he/she is a normal person and cannot play. It may be any game and having the idea that sports stars are born to be big and hence they are is wrong. Have the zeal to play, enhance and build a strong interest to play and liking towards the sports.

That was a measure or step related to a single individual. The next is team building. Yes, an excellent team can win the battle. Our Indian teams should have good bonding within them and the feeling of oneness and the desire to win over the opposite team.

Thirdly, it is the factor of provision of facilities like sports centres and other sports related workshops. Australia has dedicated itself towards cricket and thus it has got sports centres exclusively for the purpose of training and development of cricket. Encouraging a sportsman is very essential, regardless of whichever sport he/she is interested in.

Hockey is the national game of India but how many of us play it? This is absolutely not acceptable.

Our government should give more emphasis towards hockey. Government does provide funds and donations but at times people misuse it and that is why the outcome is not effective.

Cricket is well known in India. All cricketers earn a huge amount. Cricketers are bided in crores. The best example is what is happening in the Indian Premiere League. But, what about other games like Football and Hockey? Sooner or later, we need to divert our love and passion towards other sporting games too.

Also, our country is extremely dedicated towards education, which is actually very good and very much right in fact. But the thing is, we are suppressing our upcoming Superstars in the name of studies, academics and carrier. New minds should be given a chance to think and know what exactly their potential and talent is; they should be given opportunities to play for their country.

Our country doesn’t allow girls to play with all fairness. Isn’t that unfair? Unless and until girls are given a chance, how can one realize their true potential? There are so many Sania Mirza’s, P.T Ushas and Saina Nehwal’s to come out.

Participation in Olympics- Just because it is not held in our country, I don’t see any reason why we should stay away from it. It is high time we encouraged all the players to come up and showcase their talents. We have so many legends who have left their marks of success in history like our cricket stars, Kapil Dev and Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar. Our youngsters need to get inspired by them, and come up seeing them as their sports idols and inspirers. We have to respect all the coaches who been responsible to make our country proud! Also, sportspersons should be given concessions and other things like reservations so that they do not lag behind in other fields and backgrounds.

Last but not the least; we must consistently encourage our players. We must bring out the spirit of sports among all the citizens of India. Bollywood actors have been coming up by showing their interests in sports. One good example is Shahrukh Khan. He has truly put an effort to bring the game of Hockey into limelight. So the day is not far when our dreams will come true and our country will emerge as a sporting ‘super power’.

“JAB KHELEGA INDIA, TAB HI TOH JITEGA INDIA”

  Chak De India! Jai Hind!!!

ESSAY SUBMITTED BY:     AYESHA B.

                                              IInd B.SC ‘E’.