Making excuses is where India will win gold medal: Sunil Gavaskar
New Delhi: Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has strongly criticised Indian badminton player Lakshya Sen following his defeat in the Bronze Medal match at the Paris Olympics. Gavaskar echoed the sentiments of former badminton star Prakash Padukone, who had earlier expressed disappointment over the mentality of Indian athletes in high-pressure situations.
Padukone had remarked that while federations and the government had done their part to support the athletes, the responsibility to deliver ultimately lay with the players. Gavaskar supported this view, stating that "making excuses is where our country will win gold medals every single time." He further said that it was the lack of mental toughness that led to Sen's downfall at a crucial moment.
Gavaskar also highlighted the importance of mental training, noting that focus and concentration are essential qualities that athletes must develop on their own. He added that while mind trainers can assist, the inner resolve must come from the athletes themselves.
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Mysuru: Six, including three children, drown in Cauvery during urus gathering
Mysuru: Six people, including three children, drowned in the Cauvery river near Arkeshwara Temple in KR Nagar taluk of Mysuru district on Sunday.
The deceased have been identified as Fatima (42) from Udayagiri in Mysuru; Mohammed Yasin (23), an autorickshaw driver from SBR Layout in Bengaluru; his wife Neha Kausar (19) from the same area; Uzeir (5) from Udayagiri, Mysuru; Emma Aiman (13) from Kadugondanahalli, Bengaluru; and Afif Ahmed (13) from KR Nagar.
According to The New Indian Express, the victims had visited a nearby dargah. While playing in the river, one person slipped into the water, and others entered it in an attempt to rescue them, leading to multiple drownings.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed grief and announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for each of the victims’ families.
Mysuru Superintendent of Police Mallikarjun Baladangi and KR Nagar police visited the spot and have begun an investigation.
