Write an article analysing the causes and suggest effective steps to promote better sports culture. Complete the article in 150-200 words.
Such questions are meant to test your writing skills and should be attempted on your own. However, these points might help you elaborate:
- It is unfortunate that India has been unable to realise its potential in the field of sports despite having a vast human resource.
- The reasons for this are many: excessive importance given to academic excellence in schools and colleges, lack of sports facilities and equipment, no encouragement to naturally talented youth.
- The funds allotted for development of sports are not utilised properly.
- The infrastructure needs to improve: world class stadiums and equipment, well qualified coaches and trainers, medical facilities, dieticians, etc.
- Sponsorship to promote games and sports should not be limited to a handful of games like cricket.
- It is unfortunate that India has been unable to realise its potential in the field of sports despite having a vast human resource.
- The reasons for this are many: excessive importance given to academic excellence in schools and colleges, lack of sports facilities and equipment, no encouragement to naturally talented youth.
- The funds allotted for development of sports are not utilised properly.
- The infrastructure needs to improve: world class stadiums and equipment, well qualified coaches and trainers, medical facilities, dieticians, etc.
- Sponsorship to promote games and sports should not be limited to a handful of games like cricket.