This is with reference to the editorial 'Mirabai raises the bar again, time to uplift the sport - The Goan Everyday - July 28, 2026.' That was an appropriate and thought provoking editorial with regard to India's performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Saikhom Mirabai Chanu has done the country proud by lifting the gold at the Weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games. These are indeed rare moments for our country. Yes, weightlifting has consistently delivered medals for the country and the editorial rightly states Mirabai’s gold medal should inspire the administrators to strengthen the foundations of weight lifting. However, we should also look towards several other sports where our country can work towards securing laurels at other international events like the Olympics. Isn't it possible with a country of around 1.5 billion people? Or, are we content with our obsession with only cricket?
MELVILLE X D'SOUZA, Mumbai
