Tokyo Olympics 2020 | Physio John Gloster says ban on spectators could work to India’s advantage

Gloster, who has been working with 11 elite Indian athletes, says COVID-19 has given the chance to work more on the mental side of the game

No crowds at Tokyo Olympics could spell advantage India, feels renowned physiotherapist John Gloster, who has worked with 11 Games-bound athletes from the country, focussing more on the mental aspect of their well-being. Speaking to PTI in an exclusive interview, Gloster, who has also been a physiotherapist with the Indian cricket team and IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals, spoke about his experience with some from the Olympic-bound group. The Australian served as India cricket physio from 2005 to 2008. "Not that long ago, I felt that the performances in this Olympics would (be) perhaps not as good as previous games, not just the Indian contingent, but from athletes across the board," he said.