tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218780.post1728127465216350503..comments2024-02-28T10:31:15.785+05:30Comments on Forty-two: Gold medalist and Olympic champion, representing IndiaGopshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13862725206722657566noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218780.post-52579568577281115112008-08-18T12:05:00.000+05:302008-08-18T12:05:00.000+05:30I don't think I ever said "India's medal". I only ...I don't think I ever said "India's medal". I only think it is an Indian's medal. I don't care how he got there, whether with government help or not, and I definitely don't give _any_ credit to the govt, but I'm glad that he stepped on the podium to claim first place. <BR/><BR/>And I didn't differ from the India Uncut piece either. I agree that for India to get medals, private initiative is a must, whether from individual atheletes or from corporate sponsors.Gopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13862725206722657566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218780.post-42771230604167497332008-08-18T05:32:00.000+05:302008-08-18T05:32:00.000+05:30I wouldn't think it is fair at all to call it "Ind...I wouldn't think it is fair at all to call it "India's" medal. The medal was completely the manifestation of Bindra's personal efforts. Politicans can revel in this moment of "glory" but the truth remains that they had little part to play for this feat. There is a very good article on this on <A HREF="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/IUB/~3/367524226/" REL="nofollow">India Uncut</A>Prashanthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688048557431809950noreply@blogger.com