A lifetime ban on ace badminton shuttler Jwala Gutta is not
something that is best for health for Indian Badminton Association.
Taking heed of the public uproar, IBA, has constituted an
independent three body committee to look into the matter.
What is ironical is that the sports body has chose fit to
lash the whip on its top player, someone who has won laurels for the country,
winning a bronze medal at the 2011 World Badminton Championships.
At a time when sports bodies and administrators are coming
under glare for their omissions and commissions, BAI has not glorified itself
in anyway by its action.
Discipline and nurturing goes hand in hand. If an errant player is disciplined, then it is
also expected that administrators
sincerely nurture talent and keep themselves above politics and scams.
How many of the sports administrators can pass this litmus test.
Punishing is easy. Promoting an environment of impartiality
and excellence is tough. That’s what is required and expected from sports bodies
like BAI. Then , if a player doesn’t toes the line, action against him or her will
be called exemplary.
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