The distinction between sportspersons and sports is quite evident here. India spends a lot of money on sportspersons. But from a national perspective, the money is a waste since it does not further the cause of the nation as a whole, only a handful of people.
What is needed is for the Sports Ministry to stop the wasteful practice of setting up athletic academies, and handing out govt jobs to athletes, and sponsoring a contingent to different international meets. The funds saved as a result should be used to hold such open for all marathons, with prizes for the winners - especially Indians. DOing so will ensure that more people will train more regularly, and take part in healthy exercise which has a direct bearing on the health of the nation as a whole. Having cash prizes, and also some form of certificate which would have some weightage when appearing for govt job tests (fitness certificate is any way a must for such jobs) are ideal inducements for people to take up the activity. Such marathons should be held every week, and in every possible district headquarters. Only then will the ministry have served it's purpose.
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