Are you ready for the Paris Olympics 2024?

In this episode of Staying Indian - The NRI Podcast, we are joined by Senior Sports Journalist & IOA Media Attache 2023 Asian Games Mr. Rajaraman G.

Mr. Rajaraman’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajaraman-g-hpsport/

We dive deep into India's journey in sports leading up to the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Mr. Rajaraman shares his predictions on India’s medal tally in the upcoming Olympics Paris 2024. From golden boy Neeraj Chopra to PV Sindhu, Mirabai Chanu, Indian wrestlers, shooters, and hockey team, we discuss the performance of all the prospective medal winners.

He also reviews the Asian Games 2023 performance as athletes prepare for the big event.

Based on his experiences, Mr. Rajaraman shares with us the emotional impact of winning a medal. He shares the importance of how will Indian athletes receive fans' and especially NRIs' support ahead of the Paris Olympics 2024. We highlight the role of government support in nurturing talent and overcoming challenges in sports.

Mr. Rajaraman then sheds light on the dark side of sports and related challenges, including doping and the complexities surrounding sex change issues in the Olympics.

Full of Mr. Rajaraman’s first-hand experiences with athletes and sports events, this episode is a gold mine for all sports enthusiasts and Indians specifically.

Tune in for an insightful and inspiring discussion that celebrates the spirit of Indian sports!

#SummerOlympics2024 #India #IndianAthletes

Timestamps:

00:00 - 02:44: Introduction

02:45 - 05:39: Memorable moments for India

05:40 - 09:02: State-wise Olympic medals in India

09:03 - 13:58: Medal Predictions in Paris 2024

13:59 - 16:05: 2023 Asian Games Performance

16:06 - 17:20: Unconditional support for the Athletes

17:21 - 20:18: Feeling of India winning a medal?

20:19 - 24:05: International support for athletes

24:06 - 25:20: Players-Fans relationships

25:21 - 27:50: Govt support Indian Athletes get

27:51 - 30:11: Match-fixing, Doping & Other Negatives in Sports

30:12 - 33:21: Sex-change challenges & Female sports

33:22 - 35:44: India as a Sporting Giant

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