rangeelaraja Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 BacktoCricaddict, Under_Score, coffee_rules and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangeelaraja Posted August 27, 2023 Author Share Posted August 27, 2023 https://sports.ndtv.com/athletics/in-best-ever-show-india-challenge-mighty-usa-jamaica-in-4x400m-relay-fans-get-goosebumps-watch-4333354#pfrom=home-ndtv_topscroll Under_Score 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee_rules Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 2nd place finish in SFs Shattering records & clocking a new best! Our Indian Athletes Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Amoj Jacob, Muhammed Ajmal Variyathodi & Rajesh Ramesh broke the Asian record in the 4x400m relay to enter the finals in the World Athletic Championship in Budapest. Congratulations Team… pic.twitter.com/VWkKT2mH9s— K.Annamalai (@annamalai_k) August 27, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 That was a miracle run tbh. Our athletes have gone to a different level in the last 4-5 years, may not be enough to win medals in Olympics but in quite a number of track events we are ahead of the East Asian powerhouses. Lord, Texan, raki05 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BacktoCricaddict Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 45 minutes ago, Gollum said: That was a miracle run tbh. Our athletes have gone to a different level in the last 4-5 years, may not be enough to win medals in Olympics but in quite a number of track events we are ahead of the East Asian powerhouses. More evidence that it was never a lack of talent/physique etc., but a historic lack of investment in modern training/nutrition. Now, the tide is turning, hopefully.. raki05 and ravishingravi 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R!TTER Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 A little bit of both, you can't overcome physics, or biology, that's just a fact but there are very few sports which are out & out decided on physique. Probably rugby comes to mind but even then you need a lot of good tactics there. ravishingravi and raki05 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee_rules Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 The confidence gained froma proud country Truly a Amar Akbar Anthony type team! ravishingravi, raki05, Lord and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BacktoCricaddict Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 2 hours ago, R!TTER said: A little bit of both, you can't overcome physics, or biology, that's just a fact but there are very few sports which are out & out decided on physique. Probably rugby comes to mind but even then you need a lot of good tactics there. And training and nutritional support to reach one's full physical potential. That was lacking in the past. ravishingravi and raki05 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravishingravi Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 It's definitely training, physical fitness and investment. But let us not forget. This is confidence that has been building from onset of this century. Earlier the manifestation was restricted to cricket. Since last 10 - 15 years, it has transitioned to other sports and smaller cities. In fact, it's tier 2 and 3 that are really giving the goods. Wonder what can explain this. Less distracted ? More focus plus infrastructure and more hunger ? raki05, BacktoCricaddict, Texan and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordPrabhzy Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Great stuff!! Does anyone know the timings for this 4x400 final and Javelin final? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee_rules Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 (edited) 33 minutes ago, ravishingravi said: It's definitely training, physical fitness and investment. But let us not forget. This is confidence that has been building from onset of this century. Earlier the manifestation was restricted to cricket. Since last 10 - 15 years, it has transitioned to other sports and smaller cities. In fact, it's tier 2 and 3 that are really giving the goods. Wonder what can explain this. Less distracted ? More focus plus infrastructure and more hunger ? +98745235 The confidence of the new generation esp in last decade is tremendous, esp the TierIi and Iii cities. Not knowing English doesn’t hamper them. Content providers in SM in Hindi and regional languages is increasing leaps and bounds and also in sports arena. Just for example, look at how Rinku speaks even in Hindi. The BL and tone tone is super confident. A few years ago they would be speaking in squeaky English like many Pakistani players do. This is the difference in confidence. A couple of decades ago, Rinku would have felt embarrassed. Not anymore. I don't know THIS language so I will speak in mine, and my captain can translate. :) https://t.co/SUr4ZSAvmP — Arun Krishnan (@ArunKrishnan_) August 27, 2023 Edited August 27, 2023 by coffee_rules BacktoCricaddict, Gollum, ravishingravi and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordPrabhzy Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Javelin final starting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee_rules Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Neeraj won nevada, raki05, Gollum and 1 other 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee_rules Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 #NeerajChopra becomes the first INDIAN athlete to win a gold medal at the #WorldAthleticsChampionships WorldAthleticsChampionships2023 pic.twitter.com/EiFKxTV2Yo — Esha Srivastav(@EshaSanju15) August 27, 2023 Gollum, BacktoCricaddict and raki05 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BacktoCricaddict Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 2 hours ago, ravishingravi said: It's definitely training, physical fitness and investment. But let us not forget. This is confidence that has been building from onset of this century. Earlier the manifestation was restricted to cricket. Since last 10 - 15 years, it has transitioned to other sports and smaller cities. In fact, it's tier 2 and 3 that are really giving the goods. Wonder what can explain this. Less distracted ? More focus plus infrastructure and more hunger ? Also let's also acknowledge that these sports are probably income-generators today, leading to the realization even non-cricket sporting excellence is not just a means to a government job, but an end in itself. Gollum, ravishingravi and raki05 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 What a run by these guys leaving the rest of the field and even the commentators stunned! Go India go!!!! raki05 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgattick10 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Unfortunately didn't win a medal, but still well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 On 8/27/2023 at 11:08 PM, coffee_rules said: +98745235 The confidence of the new generation esp in last decade is tremendous, esp the TierIi and Iii cities. Not knowing English doesn’t hamper them. Content providers in SM in Hindi and regional languages is increasing leaps and bounds and also in sports arena. Just for example, look at how Rinku speaks even in Hindi. The BL and tone tone is super confident. A few years ago they would be speaking in squeaky English like many Pakistani players do. English is anyway not needed. Football players speak their language all the time. So do many cricketers. But it would stop him from becoming a star even if he's successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee_rules Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 22 minutes ago, Lord said: English is anyway not needed. Football players speak their language all the time. So do many cricketers. But it would stop him from becoming a star even if he's successful. Kapil Dev who could hardly spek English became a star. I think it is the performances that get appreciated. Some become stars despite being mediocre cricketers just because they can talk English and Walk English like a Tracer bullet as if that is what the doctor ordered. Lord 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 5 minutes ago, coffee_rules said: Kapil Dev who could hardly spek English became a star. I think it is the performances that get appreciated. Some become stars despite being mediocre cricketers just because they can talk English and Walk English like a Tracer bullet as if that is what the doctor ordered. Kapil could speak little bit. And those were different times. Today stardom means ads, insta followers etc. coffee_rules 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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