• Prof. Dr. Gautam Shahuraje Jadhav

India is known as a fast forthcoming country which always has an enthusiasm for sports. In all dynasties; Chess, swordsmanship, wrestling, horse races, archery etc were very much popular. We have a long tradition in sports but internationally we are nowhere. So the researcher decided to study the ‘Irony of Indian Sports.’ In this study the history of Indian sports was explained in three parts; Ancient and Medieval period, British Colonial period and Post-Independence. The objectives of this study were to study the history of sports in India and to find out the reasons of India’s failure in sports. This study was carried out using survey method. Internet articles, News paper cuttings, discussion with few sports persons, Coaches, Physical Directors and Physical Training Instructors were the sources of information. The researcher found few reasons of India’s failure in sports. Why does India, despite a population of over one billion, have so few medallists? It is important to note that Indian athletes are not lazy; they are dedicated and hard workers. The Indian cricket and field hockey teams are among the world’s finest teams. However recently, the government and many other sporting organizations have taken massive steps to sort out India's sporting untidiness. The grassroots initiative has provided opportunities for young kids to platform their talent at a school and college level. It also has awarded scholarships to talented kids to ignite their passion towards the sport. Within the next decade, India plans to become the new super-power of sport arena.

Irony, medallists, failure, grassroots, etc

"Irony of Indian Sports", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 9, page no.807-811, September-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1809911.pdf

"Irony of Indian Sports", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 9, page no. pp807-811, September-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1809911.pdf