Home grown chicken and lentils are of the same value. Highly qualified and able Indian coaches do not get paid for working with the national team while foreign nationals are being sacked in at stratsphoric pay packages. The sports authority of India (SAI) roped in the Aussie hockey star at monthly remuneration of $11000 while the Indian counterparts viz.
V Baskaran, Cedric D’ Souza, Harendra Singh are performing these duties for free. "I have worked with the various Indian sides from 1998 and finally took over as chief coach in 2008 but never got a single penny for my service. I am not demanding crores, but I think we are good enough to expect some remuneration for our hard work," quoted former Indian coach, Harendra Singh.
Indian coaches expressed their concerns stating that SAI has been assigned the task of roping mentors for the team and regarding shortlisting and selection process but the contracts signed in with the Indian nationals devoid professional approach and salary statistics.
In an attempt to justify its adequacy, SAI clarified that Indian coaches lack professional training and are already employed with several other companies. Unfortunately, the foreign bubble burst when India lost all their matches at the London Games. Thus, there is a immediate need to overhaul the system and appoint an Indian as the chief coach instead of a person who has no motivation or commitment.
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