The Evangelist

Medal at international stage is a big achievement, a dream which is nurtured for years, a passion followed until it becomes a calling. Basically, every action converges into larger objective, every activity undertaken is objective oriented. Just to make ”it” happen in the every next event. And the intent is absolutely clear. Return on Investment doesn’t appear in the long list of agenda items. But, was indicative in 1 of the views mentioned (click the link below) where others were only talking about dream chase and landed with pride, respect, glory from entire nation. http://epaperbeta.timesofindia.com/Article.aspx?eid=31808&articlexml=Why-its-tough-to-raise-an-OLYMPIAN-28082016019012 Lot is riding on the player in the sports especially in personal life where the know-it-all-relatives & so-called-experts around make the task all the more difficult. Surprisingly, most of the time this sarcasm makes sports person stronger & better. And o...

P V Sindhu, Dipa Karmakar, Sakshi Malik, Lalita Babar few highlights at Rio Olympic for INDIA. They are now household names while breaking the glass ceiling. Which makes them more vulnerable to criticism in future as the expectations will be higher at their each outing. The god like abilities are minimum expectations in our country but investing to inculcate the same are yet to be tabled in the agendas of federations or other authorities. Increase in number of visitors & officials is always on the rise with each passing year and thus financial allocation, without fail. However, at Olympic symbolic of success and impact is directly related to making it to the winner podium. This is slowly on the rise for India with personal efforts and power of passion inspite of all odds. Which makes players, a champion in and off the field.

Sports Olympics v/s Skill Olympics Finally, at the fag end of biggest multi sport event India is able to leave mark in the history of Olympics - Rings of Glory - at Rio. Both, the winners have achieved this landmark mainly due to:  1. Individual events  2. Personal passion  3. Real Coach 4. Family support 5. Few other minor factors One of the most important aspect of Sports in India is still a personal passion. Which enables an individual player to find the best support system for themselves. Genuine Coach being top priority. And the results are showing. India participates in Skill Olympics - WorldSkills Competition (www.worldskills.org/what/competitions/) - which are held once in 2 years. Though select few have managed Medallions but Medal is a distant wish as dependencies on past "so-called-experts" is way beyond imagination and hilarious. It essentially means no change in input...no change in output. Status Quo of few individuals and Comfort Zone of f...

·    Hosting WorldSkills Competition 2021... India is the largest democracy, the second most populous country in the world, with 18% of the world's population, India is projected to be the world's most populous country by 2022. India has more than 50% of its population below the age of 25.  Eligibility criteria to participate in WorldSkills Competitions under the age of 23 (in most skills) & 25 (in select few skills). 1st edition of India Skills culminated in July 2016 www.indiaskillscompetition.com Making skill aspirational & inspirational among youth.  Most participation at grass root level achievable. It has the potential to be the next big thing.  Facilities in India are updated and at par with international infrastructure – travel (air, road, rail), accommodation, communications with connectivity across the world. Gove rnment / Political Scenario in India: Stable, Supportive, Proactive Skill Development as one of t...