"Why are we begging for award for Dadda (Dhyan Chand). It was always about physical fitness and gradually it became competitive," Kumar, a recipient of Arjuna awardee in 2005, said. Along with the athletes, the coaches also should be assessed and non-performing coaches should be removed. "Akhil, who is a national observer for boxing along with Mary Kom , said he does not believe in the concept of employing sports psychologists. They rued that much importance was given to European football by media houses these days instead of local sports.

Source: Times of India August 27, 2017 12:22 UTC