Why is India so bad at sport - BBC Article - 2016

India's struggle in the sports arena is a multifaceted issue, influenced by a lack of funding and resources. For many athletes, government support is minimal or non-existent, pushing them to adopt extreme measures to train. Take the example of Keshavan, an Indian luge athlete, who had to screw wheels to his sledge and practice on Himalayan roads, reaching speeds of up to 100km/h (62mph) due to the absence of proper luge facilities in India.