Any mention of China invariably brings up recollections of its contentious claim over Arunachal Pradesh and stapled visa issued to its residents. However, this much hated neighbour has a thing or two which India particularly Arunachal can learn especially about world domination in sports.

Consistently over a period of time, the Sangey Lhaden Academy has been producing sportspersons who have not only brought acclaim for the state but also for the nation in the international arena. The many medals reinforce the fact that the state has no dearth of sporting talent, but what’s lacking is infrastructure and facilities.

Over the years a winds of change is sweeping a society which was once quite antagonistic towards sports- largely fuelled by a mind-set which perceived it as an “unproductive hobby”. But all that is being fast replaced by adjectives such as honour, fame and money.

But is there something, we can learn from our neighbouring country to bring forward the A-game?

Most often it is not brilliance which excels but hard work and consistency which makes the difference in sports like in other fields.

China is a prime example of this fact- a country that one generation previously had only infrequently succeeded in world gymnastics is now dominating it. And the question being asked across board rooms and changing rooms was: how did China get so good?

The mantra is simple; an old-fashioned respect in the relationship between pupil and teacher, and a notable absence of the petulant attitude towards authority is seen given emphasis over anything else. Dedicated coaches working with professionalism and humanity, and athletes who are welcoming and hardworking ensures a potent mix which keeps it at the top of the medal tally in leading competitions.

The above cited values are worth emulating for sportsman alike especially in our state. By imbibing these qualities mountains can be scaled in the sports world. Numerous examples have proven that the state has a huge potential for sports talent, by following these simple rules great difference can be made towards honing and refining those skills.  At the end it is the character a sportsman is most remembered for.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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