Sehwag, who played 104 Tests and 251 ODIs between 1999 and 2013, also said that cricketers, in general, don't credit their coaches as much as other sportspersons do.
Ashok Kumar, regarded as world's best dribbler in hockey, post-independence, and son of an unbeatable athlete in modern sports history, said that the country should not forget Dhyan Chand's ultra-nationalistic character.
The Fit India Movement is aimed at encouraging people to include physical activity and sports in their everyday lives.
Launching the 'Fit India Movement', aimed at encouraging people to include physical activity and sports in their everyday lives, here, Modi said the initiative is a fitting tribute to Dhyan Chand on his 114th birth anniversary.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also launched the 'Fit India Movement' in New Delhi on August 29, which is also celebrated as the National Sports Day.
Elavenil Valarivan, 20, shot 251.7 in the finals to clinch gold while Britain's Seonaid Mcintosh won silver with a score of 250.6.
Telangana Chief Minister gave the assurance when newly crowned world champion Sindhu called on him at his official residence.
In-form Haryana Steelers, who had lost only one match in their previous five, started the match on the front foot with their leader raider Vikas once again in the thick of things at the Thyagaraj Sports Complex.
Narang, whose father sold their house in order to help him become a shooter, is familiar with the struggle young athletes face in their quest to reach the top.
Former track and field star PT Usha shared a photograph of a young Sindhu with a message where the shuttler can be seen sitting on her lap.
Gagan Narang preferred to remain practical as far as another shot at the Olympics is concerned.
Manasi Joshi clinched the top honours in the women's singles SL3 final defeating World No. 1 and compatriot Parul Parmar 21-12, 21-7 to pick her maiden title in Basel.
Pullela Gopichand feels the country needs to wake up to the fact that there aren't enough coaches to handle the talent that is rising.
Para badminton player Sukant Kadam wrote to the Prime Minister that the para-contingent also won 12 medals in Para-Badminton World Championship and would "want your blessings".
PV Sindhu won the elusive gold medal and became the first World Champion from India at the BWF World Championships, and a video reveals her intense workout sessions ahead of the tournament.
PV Sindhu has insisted that while an Olympic gold is a priority, her immediate focus is on performing well in the upcoming tournaments.
The Athletics Integrity Unit has provisionally suspended a former 800m World Champion for testing positive for a drug named 'LGD-4033', usually used to treat muscle-wasting conditions.
The Indian shooting contingent, which includes Apurvi Chandela and Anjum Moudgil, will take part in the World Cup in Rio.
It has also been decided that the medal-winners will receive their cash-prize on the day they return to the country.
PV Sindhu arrived in India on Monday night following her World Championship triumph in Switzerland and was greeted by the fans at the airport.
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