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slipshod india cuts sorry figure in olympics..

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nix
nix Original post #1
Aug 8, 2008 at 11:19 PM
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Amlan Chakraborty
Beijing, Aug 8 (PTI) A slipshod India cut a sorry figure in the Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony with the female members of the contingent making it a veritable go-as-you-like with their contrasting outfits that made them look completely misfit for the occasion.

With Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore carrying the tri-colour, the contingent looked good from far, as the male members decked out in off-white sherwanis. But as they came closer, things looked hardly impressive.

The tennis duo of Sania Mirza and Sunitha Rao, attired in black trousers and practice jackets, looked completely out of sorts and the contrast was even more jarring to the eyes as going side by side was Delhi paddler Neha Aggarwal who chose a greenish saree for the occasion.

Though the generous crowd at the Bird's Nest stadium roared to greet the Indians, it was a shoddy fashion statement by the Indians.

The moment they entered the Congress President Sonia Gandhi was on her feet and waved at them and the athletes also reciprocated. PTI

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anyway i have noted my observations-
the loudest appause and cheer were reserved for pakistan, north korea, the USA (surprisingly). india got the cold shoulder welcome :x
india should stop taking up for china from now on...
NucleusKore
Aug 9, 2008 at 7:30 AM
Looks like they went for a party

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MetalheadGautham
Aug 9, 2008 at 10:26 AM
Seriously now. India has a horrible olympic team. We have the world's second highest population, yet we send a team of 56 to bejing. Of these, not more than 6 are expected to take medals even if maximum luck favours India.
Rahim
Rahim #4
Aug 9, 2008 at 10:39 AM
^Add to that 46 Officials :D ( iread it in TOI some days back)
G
Aug 11, 2008 at 10:24 AM
Recently there was a thread somewhere here titled "India vs. China". Too add one, China has owned India's sweet a$$ at the olympics for ever. Their 10 year old kid gymnasts will make a joke out of India's best.........unfortunately. :(
NikhilVerma
Aug 11, 2008 at 10:50 AM
Atleast they won their first individual Gold Medal now :)