No
Nix job hunt
To beat China at the Olympics, India must flourish as a sporting nation where extraordinary prodigies in sports are identified and nutured rather than pushed into the rat race for a stable job.
Rajdip Das
Class X, St. Augustine’s Day School, Calcutta
TOPS needed
If India puts in dedicated, sustained efforts and ensures the implementation of TOPS (Target Olympic Podium Scheme), Indians will definitely be able to win more medals than the Chinese.
Pratyusha Bhattacharya
Class VIII, Hariyana Vidya Mandir, Calcutta
Change is must
To do better than China at the Olympic Games, India will need to introduce more types of sports in school, change the mindset of Indian parents towards picking sports as a career, fix the corrupt sports system, recognise potential talents and refine existing ones. It is high time some attention was paid to sports other than cricket.
Kamal Majhi
Class IX, St. Agnes School, Kharagpur
yes
Nepotism a reason
The reason India can’t win is nepotism. A sportsperson is not picked for talent alone but also for contacts and financial strength. The ill effects of politics in sports is another hindrance to not only beating China but also other countries.
Ahona Sanyal
Class XI, Sarat Kumari Girls’ High School, Santipur
Undermines talent
Parents often view sports as frivolous and a waste of time, which discourages or undermines many young talents. While the government is working to promote sports, it’s essential for parents to understand that careers can be built in this field. In contrast, countries like China benefit from strong government support, extensive infrastructure, and substantial investment in sports, a level of commitment that is still rare in India.
Sirjan Hansda
Class VIII, Simlapal Madan Mohan High School, Bankura
Lack of investment
India will not win the Olympics due to the lack of investment as well as governance issues.
Angona Mallick
Class VII, Krishnagar Academy, Krishnanagar
