Competition level at Commonwealth Games is extremely low, India plans to withdraw permanently

Bengaluru / New Delhi, Ta

Indian Olympic Association president Narendra Batra made a shocking comment, saying that the level of competition in the Commonwealth Games is extremely low. I think these games are nothing but a waste of time for the Indian players. India should think seriously about permanently withdrawing from the Games. The comments made by the head of the Indian Olympic Association, acting as India's representative at the Olympic and Asian Games, have caused a stir in the Indian sports world. Some Commonwealth Games medal winners are treating Batra's comment as an insult to his achievement. He found the comments of the head of the Indian Olympic Association disappointing.

Such commentary was becoming a blow to the reputation of India involved in the Commonwealth Games Federation. The Indian sports ministry and the Commonwealth Games Federation have also been upset over this. However, he chose to remain silent rather than respond to the comment of Narendra Batra, the head of the Indian Olympic Association. Shooting games have been dropped at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in the year 1. The organizers gave the reason for this, that we did not include shooting at the games at this time as the logistics were not favorable. A fierce protest was launched. Shooting sport for India is very similar to the medal giving. India has won 3 medals so far in the Commonwealth Games. India ranks second in the Commonwealth Games Shooting to win the highest medals.

Batra made the disputed remarks at a program held in Bengaluru late last evening. He also argues that if Indian players take part in some other global sports instead of the Commonwealth Games, it will improve their performance. Significantly, some sports players and federations, including shooters, also supported Batra's comment.

Why give a glimpse of the players' achievements? : Athletes' reactions

"Their comment is heartbreaking. If we think from the same point of view, India must not send a team to any of the invited countries tournaments as it does not have the same level of competition as the Olympic or World Championship. Why overlook an athlete's achievements? England and Ireland, like the world's powerhouses, are participating in the boxing game of the Commonwealth Games. " -Vijender Singh

'The idea of ​​boycotting the Commonwealth Games is ridiculous. I don't think the level of games is low. When I won the bronze in the 8th and the gold medal in the 7th, I didn't find any match easy. The Commonwealth Games are not so easy, we win all the medals. Badminton also takes part in challenging teams such as Malaysia, England. '- Parupalli Kashyap

"The Commonwealth Games are world class for the sport of athletics. Not only do I know other athletes, the level of track and field competition at the Commonwealth Games is even higher than the Asian Games. ' - Krishna Poonia

'I'm opposed to moving away from the Commonwealth Games. The Commonwealth Games are a great tournament for us. Medals won in games provide a lot of economic benefits to us. We get jobs and money. That's why the Commonwealth Games are so important to us. " Satish Shivalingam

Zafar Iqbal is surprised by such a ridiculous comment by a prominent figure in national-international federations:

Zafar Iqbal, a former India hockey team captain and member of the team that won the Olympic Gold Medal in the 7th, expressed great surprise at the comments of Narendra Batra, the head of the Indian Olympic Association. He said that this ridiculous comment was made by a person who himself is sitting in a position of importance in national and international federations. For a player, every competition is very important. In terms of the number of countries participating in the Commonwealth Games, it is the second largest after the Olympics. ૭૨ Desh took part in the last Commonwealth Games. Top countries like Australia, England, New Zealand are competing in the hockey game.