The two Indian medal winners surely deserve all the celebration and adulation they are now receiving. They have overcome corruption and incompetence and indifference that is endemic of the state government and sports organisation in every sport except cricket. To participate in the Olympics is itself a battle won for individual athletes.
But 2 medals (one silver and one bronze) from a population of 1.2 billion is a shameful indictment of the organisation and administration of sports.
The difference between India and China is stark.
Sports Ministers in every State are pathetic. Sporting associations are riddled with incompetence and nepotism and corruption.
Winning medals wins no votes.
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