Opinion CWGratulations!
The nation held its breath even after the spectacular start to the 2010 Commonwealth Games
The nation held its breath even after the spectacular start to the 2010 Commonwealth Games (Delhightful,IE,October 15). There had been too much adverse publicity,too much criticism,too many allegations and delays for anyone to be certain of even a moderately successful Games. As the days passed,all doubts and apprehensions were set at rest. With even a more dazzling closing ceremony on October 14 and India winning a record number of medals,we have been holding our heads high. The organisers deserve a huge applause,particularly Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit,who demonstrated determination under extreme stress. This success will boost Indias image as a sporting nation and the speedy promotion of sports within the country.
R.J. Khurana
Your front page photograph summed up the Games perfectly (Delhightful,IE,October 15). The CWG ended on a golden note for India as Saina Nehwal chipped in with an all-important gold which kept our nose just ahead of England and helped us finish second,behind Australia. The Games were a big success,both administrative and sporting. When many,including myself,thought the show would be a disaster,it has ended as the best CWG ever. It also helped India evolve as a sporting superpower,besides the possibility that cricket may no longer overshadow the other sports.
S.N. Kabra
Dynasties
This refers to the editorial Badal vs Badal (IE,October 14). Manpreet Badal,on the face of it,may have managed to be a martyr to the cause of financial reform in Punjab a state collapsing under debt. Let not too much be read into this,lest one come to the conclusion that Punjabs younger generation of politicians can make a difference. The likely coronation of Sukhbir as chief minister in the months preceding the assembly election might have been the trigger. As long as access to the political system remains prohibitively costly,only those who can afford the time,money and resources,and have the requisite connections,will find an entry. But then,riding a dynasty is no less hazardous than riding a tiger. Its futile to expect younger dynasts to break new grounds,as Manpreet Badal just found out.
R. Narayanan
Ghaziabad
Mettle detector
Without a doubt,debutant Cheteshwar Pujara played an attacking game like the man,V.V.S. Laxman,he replaced and took the wind out of the Aussies (Boy turns man,IE,October 14). After the usual second innings failure by Sehwag,Dhonis promoting Pujara to the No 3 slot was a master stroke. We have won the series convincingly and broken the Bangalore hoodoo. But to continue
being the No 1 team,we have to improve our fielding and catching,which win matches.
N. Mahadevan
Mumbai
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