Olympics--not the ultimate measure of success
Is performing well the ultimate measure of success? Just take a glimpse at the Rio Roll of Honour. While the top half of the list comprises of China, Russia, Brazil, Kenya, Jamaica, Colombia, Iran, South Africa, North Korea or Ethiopia; the bottom half gets represented by the likes of Singapore, Ireland, Norway, Austria and Finland. Iceland or Bhutan does not even feature in the list! Now take a look at the Human Development Index. While Singapore, Austria and Iceland rank high up in the list of human development index, China, Brazil, Ethiopia, North Korea do not fare so well. Therefore, instead of making sporting achievements the ultimate yardstick of success, we should see to it that our respective countries can hold their head high by ensuring food, health, education and justice for all.
Kajal Chatterjee
Kolkata, India
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