INTRODUCTION Perhaps no other country has a sporting history as rich as India’s. From texts detailing games of dice to the invention of chess to its world class cricket team, India has shown the world that it has the capability to dominate the world stage . But other nations far out-strip India when it comes to sporting achievements. So, why does India, despite a population of over one billion, field so few medalists? It is important to note that Indian athletes are no slouches. The Indian cricket and field hockey teams are among the world's finest, having an outstanding record in a number of events. However, there are certain factors that might explain India's under-performance at the big stage. NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image.
FACTORS AFFECTING SPORTS FUNDING CRUNCH : I ndian Government spends way less than China, the US, and other better-performing countries in international sporting events. This induces athletes to do private spending for arranging good quality equipment, training and travelling, thereby creating a very big hurdle for poor people . RECOURSE DEFICIT : There is a dearth of good quality sporting infra structure available across the country . ATTITUDINAL BARRIERS : Sports is not considered a lucrative career option in our country . Parents encourages their children to become doctors and engineers rather than sports person . HIGH PERFORMANCE PRESSURE : A high degree of pressure is inflicted upon a sports person to perform or else be prepared to live a vulnerable life . CORRUPTION : Corruption plagues all major Indian sports. The governing boards of the sports federations are under the control of politicians and bureaucrats who have little or no interest and knowledge of the specific requirements and potential problems in that sport.
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SUGGESTION TO IMPROVE SPORTS The Government should increase fund allocation to other sports and also ensure equitable allocation of funds across gender and regions. It must offer deserving players more jobs and remuneration in order to encourage them to take sports as a career. Transparency must be brought in the selection procedure of office bearers of the association in order to reduce nepotism in the selection of candidates. Parents and educational institutions must also encourage the students to excel in sports, not just in academics. increase in the sports quota in universities along with the opening of more universities. Shifting the focus on opening more domestic premier leagues just like the Indian pro kabaddi league . To fight against corruption various rules, regulations and policies must be introduced. Along with this there must be organizations to enforce these rules.
The CPI strategy employed • CPI as a course helps us to produce a solution for problems like these. It helps in identifying opportunities when conventional thinking has failed. It encourages us to find fresh perspectives and produce innovative solutions. • Here we have employed a fish bone diagram to first discover the problems faced in the sporting sector and subsequently produce solutions for the same.
FISHBONE FUNDING CRUNCH NOT LUCRATIVE DISHONEST OFFICIALS POOR REGULATIONS LESS SPORTS BUDGET INFRASTRUCTURE POOR MAINTAINANCE UNEQUAL FUNDING STEREOTYPICAL MINDSET HIGH EXPECTATIONS FIERCE COMPETITION RESOURCE DEFICIT HIGH PERFORMANCE-PRESSURE CORRUPTION ATTITUDINAL BARRIERS LACK OF SPORTS DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA
REVERSE FISHBONE FOSTERING UNITY HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ECONOMIC GROWTH LIFE SKILLS INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION OUTCOMES OF SPORTS DEVELOPMENT DISCIPLINE EXERCISE PATRIOTISM TEAM UNITY EMPLOYMENT INVESTMENT SELF-ESTEEM CREATIVITY MEDAL COUNT INSPIRING
OUTCOMES Sports have very positive impacts on a country. Whether it’s helping children, communities or even nations, sports makes a difference daily. A country benefits from sports in many ways. It is important to a country for its economic growth as it represents a billion-dollar business. The industry produces several jobs for people. Besides this, sports also provides a platform for people to come together and support their country. International events like World Cup and Olympics show national pride and unity. Sports enable people to work energetically and make them free from diseases. If a country has its population healthy, growth and development will follow. Not only this, but people also get honored with their good performances which motivate them to excel further. Sports also teach us some morals needed in all fields of life. Thus, sports are important to a country in terms of economy, health and building character .