India's poor performance in Olympics

India's poor performance in Olympics

• 1. Case Study Competition 2025 Mission 2036 : India’s 100-Medal Blueprint T E A M V I C H A R A K N a v e e n A d i t y a B I T M e s r a ( E a s t Z o n e )

• 2. Comparison of Medal Tally since 1948 : India in Oympics since Independence Introduction and Vision: India USA China Since 1948 - 2024 Olympics Objective : Major objective is to win 100 medals at 2036 Olympic Summer games (including 35 Gold Medals). To develop a fantastic sports environment and outstanding sports infrastructure in India To evolve India into a sporting powerhouse, creating a global competitive sports ecosystem. Build a sustainable sports culture that nurtures talent and inspires the youth to excel on the world stage. Vision : Context : India won 6 medals (including 1 silver) at 2024 Tokyo Olympics, while China - 88 Medals and USA - 113 Medals. Limited talent identification and insufficient athlete support have hold India back. Period : 1948 - 2024 Like China’s sharp rise post-1980s, India’s goal seems completely achievable. Build world-class facilities and hire global coaches for better results. Focus on high medal potential sports like badminton, wrestling, and shooting, similar to China’s strategic approach. Conclusion from Chart :

• 3. Athlete to Coach Ratio Comparison : Percentage of Funding Alloted to Sports vs other areas : Hurdles in Indian Sports : Talent Identification: Infrastructure and Resources : Lost Legacy of True Champions : Ex-sportspersons often face neglect and financial struggles, making them lose their value as role models. Ex: Khashaba Jadhav, India’s first Olympic medalist, struggled financially and was forgotten. Ex: Sita Sahu, a Special Olympics medalist, had to sell golgappas to survive. Morevover, society prioritizes entertainment figures over real sports heroes, diminishing young minds to view sports as a viable career path. This neglect diminishes the inspiration they could offer to future generations, thereby hampering India’s efforts to nurture and discover young talents. Higher ratio depicts lack of coaches in India. Only 1.5% of total funds is alloted to sports, which clearly shows importance of sports at current scenario. Currently India lacks a proper structured system to nurture young talents from the grassroots. Lack of Grassroot Programs Absence of Technology Integration Current methods rely heavily on subjective judgment by local coaches, with no integration of technology (e.g. AI or analytics) to track athletes’ potential objectively. Training complexes lack modern equipments and proper maintenance, creating substandard training conditions. Outdated Training Facilities: Shortage of Professional Coaches: Low coach-to-athlete ratio, with many coaches lacking exposure to modern training methodologies, limiting athletes' development to compete globally.

• 4. Adequate Recovery & Nutrition Programs: Focus on mental health: Transformation Model for India: Infrastructure Development: Athlete Development : Cultural Shift: Promote awareness of sports and inclusivity, focusing on gender equality and encouraging participation from rural and marginalized communities. Celebrate true sports heroes to inspire young talent and ignite their aspirations. Provide meaningful livelihood opportunities to decorated former sportspersons, helping alleviate their financial struggles. Case Study: The UK’s Olympic Transformation Set up Regional Training Centres: India can establish more sport-specific training centers across different regions so that athletes don’t have to travel long distances to access sports facilities. Need for Modern Equipments: India requires state-of-the-art modern equipments in each sports training centre to increase the efficiency in sports training. Athletes should have access to professional sports psychologists to help manage pressure, reduce anxiety and enhance overall performance through tailored mental health support. Develop personalized recovery plans and sportspecific nutrition for athletes, supported by sports scientists and dieticians. From Struggle to Success : In 1996, the UK won just 1 gold medal and ranked 36th at the Atlanta Olympics, with limited success in cycling. Introduced National Lottery funding, ensuring sufficient resources for sports. Invested heavily in cycling and created tailored programs under British Cycling. Adopted a marginal gains approach, improving every small aspect of performance. Built a robust talent pipeline & exposed athletes to world-class facilities. By 2012, they ranked 3rd, winning 65 medals, including 12 golds in cycling. Chart Shows Surge in Medal Tally 1992 - 2020 : Lessons for India: Focused funding, marginal gains approach, and structured talent pathways can yield significant results. Adopt data-driven strategies for continuous improvement. Talent Identification: Double down efforts on programs like Khelo India to identify real talent at the grassroots level and encourage them to pursue sports

• 5. Implementation Roadmap & Measuring Metrics : Short-Term (1–3 Years) : Upgrade existing facilities through public-private partnerships. Train 1,000+ coaches with advanced methodologies. Launch grassroots programs and identify talent in rural areas. Build 20+ sport-specific hubs with modern facilities. Use AI and data analytics for athlete performance tracking. Create welfare programs for athlete recovery and mental health. Mid-Term (4–7 Years): Long-Term (8–11 Years): Establish 10 Olympic-level training hubs. Foster international collaborations for exposure. Create an ecosystem of rewards to inspire future talent. Measuring Progress: Metrics for Success Inclusivity : Ensure 40% representation of women in national teams by 2036. Double sports participation rates in schools by 2030. Build and operationalize 10 Olympic level hubs by 2032. Maintain 90% usage of training centers. Infrastructure Utilization: Talent Development: Enroll 10,000+ athletes in grassroots programs by 2030. Achieve 20% improvement in athlete performance metrics yearly.

• 6. Benefits: Implementation : Modern & Unconventional Approach (with impact): Impact and Outcome: India will rank within the top 10 countries in the Olympic medal tally by 2036, marking a significant leap in its global sports presence. Grassroots programs and mentorship from Olympians will double sports participation rates among school and college students, creating a healthier, motivated younger generation. The Olympian Mentogram platform will provide retired athletes with meaningful employment as mentors and ensuring their financial stability Investments in sports infrastructure, training, and mentorship platforms like Olympian Mentogram will generate thousands of jobs in sports allied industries, significantly contributing to the economy. Olympian Mentogram: Empowering Former Sports Champions to Train Future Stars Establish a platform for Athletes: Create a dedicated platform for former Olympians, national, and internationallevel athletes, and sportspersons to mentor and train aspiring young sportspersons. For Sportspersons: Ensures financial stability and continued societal respect for former sports champions. For Youth: Provides aspiring athletes an opportunity to learn directly from experts i.e. former champions. For the Platform: Builds immense trust and credibility, as the face of the platform will be India's sporting legends. Sample User Interface of App: Develop a digital platform to connect former sports champions with schools, training centers, and individual athletes. Partner with existing training centers to integrate former Olympians as key trainers. Offer certification programs to standardize training quality. 2036 - 100 medals 2024 - 7 medals

• 7. R e f e r e n c e s : Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav - Wikipedia Sita Sahu's Story India's Olympic Medal History Tokyo Olympics Performance UK's National Lottery Funding for Sports India's Sports Infrastructure Development UK Sport's Investment Strategy Sports Infrastructure Challenges UK's Approach to Sporting Success: Sports Infrastructure - Journal Article