The Forgotten Question: Why Did India Flop at the Paris Olympics?
But even as these issues dominated public discourse, the nation found itself caught up in yet another episode of high political drama. On Independence Day, the Prime Minister's speech was once again steeped in extreme partisanship, a move that many saw as unnecessary and divisive on a day meant for unity and reflection. This, too, sparked debates and discussions across the country, pulling attention away from other pressing matters.
Yet, amid these distractions, a far more critical question seemed to be slipping through the cracks, one that should have been at the forefront of every Indian's mind: How do we account for our disappointing performance at the paris Olympics? Despite the myriad of distractions—political, economic, and social—this question lingers, challenging the conscience and common sense of the nation. It demands reflection on the systemic issues that continue to plague indian sports, from inadequate infrastructure to the lack of support for athletes, and calls for a deeper examination of how a country of over a billion people can consistently fall short on the world stage.