Football a true world sport.... Waka Waka, Wavin Flag

A look at this year’s “FIFA 2010” prompted me put down thoughts.

Football had always a sense of magic around it, nothing to beat the euphoria and excitement around this game. I am a diehard Maradona fan and of lately little Messi's. Unlike any sport, the long lasting impact is huge. Every season comes up with a completely new theme blowing fire into players, fans and organizers alike. It comes in the form of hit songs, a new Adidas Jabulani, the venues, the jerseys and each component has its own story.

Coming to us, we too have cricket, but the impression that the cricket world cup leaves us with is in reality quite short lived. IPL is making wonderful and unique attempts in branding cricket in a positive direction and I hope it continues to grow ad-mist recent controversies .

But the Indian government and our people have to look urgently at the future and bringing up a brand new generation in sports. We need more quality sports facilities especially around residential areas. Parks are good, but we need stadiums, grounds and indoor facilities. I was recently looking at a place to play basket ball around my home. Not one available anywhere around. There are a few premium clubs, but who can afford its membership?

With out proper facility, many sports are dying in this great country.