Indian Sport Policy,their implementations and its loopholes

Biplab kumar Lenin, Indian institute of technology, Kharagpur

Abstract

Sport is no longer confined to proverb like “all work no play makes Jack a dull boy” rather it’s a tool to extend international diplomacy, showcasing economic might and maintain youth culture in the society. Common Wealth Games 2010 put India in the same League of Nations capable of organizing mega sporting events showcasing their economic muscle power. No doubt CWG has made the billion populations proud after the spectacular closing event. But consider this: The amount spent games related infrastructure is whooping Rs 55,398 crore of which only Rs 638 crore was spent for training sportspersons. Of the 41 sportspersons who shared the 38 gold medals won by India at the Games this year, 10 were from the armed forces, five from public services, 13 came from affluent families who could afford expensive training for sport and nine came from deprived backgrounds and had to struggle long and hard to reach an international platform