India on right track, says Patrick Sang
''Young people participate in such events to identify and polish their talent.
New Delhi: Terming the Delhi Half Marathon and its festive-like atmosphere as a “celebration of life”, 1992 Barcelona Olympics silver medallist (3,000m steeplechase) Patrick Sang said India was on the right track when it came to talent development and suggested ways to nurture the best in business.
Sang, coach of Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge who clinched the elite men’s title told this paper, “Today’s run was one of the best events I have seen. To me it’s a celebration of life for which people come together. Young people participate in such events to identify and polish their talent.”
On developing the sport and unearthing talent in the country, the 52-year-old Kenyan said, “One needs a bit of technical support and this is where the universities can play a part in talent development. Offer some scholarships to young talent.