CWG medals, state silence? How actively are states promoting sports and athletes
India’s states celebrated 39 Commonwealth Games medals, but how much are their sports departments actually promoting those achievements? This investigation tracks the social-media activity of state sports bodies, revealing glaring gaps, from Rajasthan’s last Facebook post in 2012 and Manipur’s silence to Haryana’s limited outreach. In contrast, states like Tamil Nadu show how one can promote…
India's Commonwealth Games athletes brought home 39 medals, yet the state sports departments have largely gone quiet in promoting their success. Haryana, the state with the most medals, has only posted once on its government account since the Games, while its social media presence is otherwise dormant. Manipur, another winner, has been similarly radio silent on its sports department's X account since October 2023.
Rajasthan has a similarly dormant presence, with a Facebook page last updated in 2012. Uttar Pradesh and Delhi also show weak social media engagement, with no dedicated posts from the athletes who won medals. In contrast, Tamil Nadu has been actively promoting its athletes on its social media platforms, posting multiple times a day.
This lack of promotion from state sports departments may leave young athletes in these states with little motivation to pursue their dreams.
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