At present, a fight is going on between IOC and IOA related to re-entry of India in Olympics. The main fight is due to IOC’s decision of not allowing corrupt people to head local Olympic bodies. But, Sadly Indian top names for Olympic association are involved in big corruption scandals. IOA is trying to justify its stand by stating that corruption related cases are still in investigation mode and court has not convicted such members so far. IOC rejected this statement of IOA and continued suspension of India from IOC.
The biggest worrying sign is Indian government’s decision to back these corrupt members against whom cases are pending in court. Such issues present very wrong image of India on world map. Already, India is known as one of most corrupt nations of world and with this incidence, we are strengthening this belief of international society. In India, sports are highly politicized and strong politicians try to make money on the name of games. Due to this reason, the condition of games is very bad in India. I am happy that IOC has taken a strong stand on this issue and I hope for some positive changes.
The biggest worrying sign is Indian government’s decision to back these corrupt members against whom cases are pending in court. Such issues present very wrong image of India on world map. Already, India is known as one of most corrupt nations of world and with this incidence, we are strengthening this belief of international society. In India, sports are highly politicized and strong politicians try to make money on the name of games. Due to this reason, the condition of games is very bad in India. I am happy that IOC has taken a strong stand on this issue and I hope for some positive changes.