Pakistan, as expected, has clinched the gold medal in the Asian Games, currently being held in China, while the squash and women cricket teams have also won gold in their respective competitions. On the other hand, the defeat in the mens cricket event has brought yet another shame on the falling standard of the sport in the country.
Whuile the performance is worth paising in some of the competitions, the ovrall situaion of sports in the country is not encouraging. Colleges and universities have opted fro more costly programs rather than sports activities.
Undoubtedly, cricket is the most important port in the country where millions watch it and enjoy or grieve along with the national teams performance in international events. But, it is very disheartening to see that the very sport we seem to have become maniac of is not giving us any joy. The sorry state of cricket management in the country is something that should not be taken lightly.
ALI AHMAD
Okara
