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Excerpts from a book reveal that Indira and Sanjay Gandhi's interference extended to sports, resulting in consequences for India at the Montreal Olympics.

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Abstract

The book 'Indira Files' by Vishnu Sharma sheds light on the interference of Indira and Sanjay Gandhi in sports, which had consequences for India at the Montreal Olympics. The author reveals how political operatives hijacked national sports federations, leading to a legacy of mismanagement. The book highlights instances such as an Air Force officer replacing an elected Indian Olympic Association president over a phone call, and the appointment of an inexperienced individual as IOA president, resulting in India's failure to win a medal at the Olympics. The author also discusses Indira Gandhi's use of the 1982 Asian Games to improve her reputation and the controversial decisions made during her tenure, including a postage stamp that depicted an Indian wrestler being thrashed. Additionally, the book mentions how actor Pran stepped forward to support cricketer Kapil Dev's training when the government lacked funds. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:India Together. 2024/03, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:176006528
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