Create separate sports service cadre: Ganesh
The Hindu
‘Sports should be made compulsory’
Former Indian hockey captain M.P. Ganesh has called for constitution of a separate sports service cadre in the civil services on the lines of IAS, IPS, IFS etc. to shore up the country’s sports infrastructure and its performance in the international arena. Speaking to The Hindu, Mr. Ganesh, who is also an Arjun award winner besides being conferred with the Padma Shri, said the performance of India’s hockey team – both men and women – was outstanding. “The momentum and enthusiasm for the sport generated by the teams has to be carried forward and this applies not only to hockey but all other sports,” he added. Listing out a series of suggestions to help Indian athletes and sportspersons perform better in the international arena, Mr. Ganesh said a dedicated sports service cadre can help bring in focus on creating infrastructure and identifying talent that can be groomed. Or else bureaucrats with no sporting knowledge or background will remain at the helm.
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