Indian Triumph - To all my people

On the 11th August 2008 we witnessed something which is a rare sight in Indian Sport. A billion strong nation got its much awaited chance to rejoice when Abhinav Bindra shot his way to a OLYMPIC GOLD Medal at Beijing, China. The shooter who also holds an MBA degree and is a CEO of a small set up was composed while he was honored. The best part came when the TRICOLOR was unfurled amidst thunderous applause and the National Anthem theme was played in the background.

We have been criticizing our sporting infrastructure and lack of ability of our people to bring back medals but today we need to cast this pessimism deep into the ocean and celebrate. Savor this moment because a champion- AN INDIAN CHAMPION has proved his mettle at the worlds greatest sporting extravaganza. Too little one might argue ,but too significant to be missed. This might well be a breakthrough for a nation starved of real heroes or may be not. What we should celebrate is the spirit and the recognition it brings. Henceforth 10m air rifle shooting will be a well known sport. I am sure everybody remembers double trap shooting.

While we can be proud of our achievement(Abhinav's achievement) spare a thought for those fine men who are playing for people who don't know them, for a nation which for the most part considers their sport far too insignificant. Most of them come from the so called poorer sections of our society and they are trying to beckon in glory. One fine day they will. As a nation we need to throw our weight behind this men and back them to the hilt. They are crying to be watched, be cheered. Lets try and give them their worth. Sport has the uncanny ability to arouse and unite nations. Sport moves people so lets move. I am sure INDIA will get more shots at glory with passing time and such phenomenal efforts.

As a matter of fact this is our first individual OLYMPIC Gold medal. The nation can preserve this moment for a long long time. Celebrate, Dance, Sing and Win. Congratulations!!!