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Saturday 6 September, 2008
 17:42 | 1/Oct/2007 |  0 Comment(s)
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Are We Finally Becoming a Sporting Nation......?

Continuing from where I left yesterday, we all need to do our bit towards creating a wholesome sporting culture in our country where achievers are respected and rewarded equally no matter what their sport is. Creating "Haves" (the cricketers - who else?) and "Have Nots" (our hockey, athletics, billiards stars)  in sports is a completely unwelcome phenomenon. This will be avoided only if we start by following and supporting other sports such as hockey, athletics, badminton along with cricket. So the next time you switch on the TV to watch another cricket ODI, spare a thought for Pankaj Advani - a world champion - no less - but did you know the sport he is associated with....?

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