Pugilists Akhil Kumar and Jeetendra Kumar have made good progress and are in quarter finals, Akhil in particular was brilliant in his come back after trailing against the world champion Russian. I appreciate their efforts and laud their achievements so far. However their job is not over yet. I wish them grand success and Gold medals.
However much pleased I am with their efforts, I am annoyed with Haryana state government when they rushed to announce Rs.25 lakhs each for the Kumars. I am not against money being given but about the timing and the idiotic rush. Where is the need for these politicians to jump in so early? They could always give them money when they return either with the medal or with out it. But by making an hasty announcement they certainly distract the boxers, for one, and making a mockery of what winning in sports is.
I will be if same kind urgency is shown in providing necessary infrastructure for Olympic sports by the Haryana Government.
Definitely, yes.
ReplyDeleteWhat the politicians are looking for is the headlines and the photo opportunities.
They will give anything if they can get that.
They don't call you Straightdrive for nothing...it is all about spotting the right one, the right method, and timing it to perfection :) Well said Bala!
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