Abhinav Bindra cites the example of Britain to show the need for investment in sport in India
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As India heads into the Day 12 still medal-less at the Rio Olympics, shooter Abhinav Bindra has questioned the high expectations surrounding the Indian athletes, when there is no proper investment in sports in the country.
He also cited the example of Britain who spent a total sum of $7.13 million on their athletes in the buildup to the Olympics, while referencing to on Monday.
Each medal costs the UK £5.5 million. That's the sort of investment needed. Let's not expect much until we put systems in place at home.
— Abhinav Bindra (@Abhinav_Bindra)
The tweet came in the light of the disastrous campaign so far for the Indian Olympic contingent in Rio. The nation remains empty-handed after 11 days into the event. Bindra, who missed the bronze medal in shooting at Rio, has announced his retirement from the sport earlier this week.
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