Edwin Moses Urges India to Reflect on True Intent of Bidding for Major Sporting EventsTwo - time Olympic champion Edwin Moses has urged India to reflect on its true intentions behind bidding for events like the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the Olympics. In an interview with the Press Trust of India (PTI) in Madrid during the 2025 Laureus Awards ceremony, Moses criticized India's approach to sports development.

Two - time Olympic champion Edwin Moses has urged India to reflect on its true intentions behind bidding for events like the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the Olympics. In an interview with the Press Trust of India (PTI) in Madrid during the 2025 Laureus Awards ceremony, Moses criticized India's approach to sports development.

 

He questioned whether India's aim was genuine sports development or merely to enhance its international prestige. Moses pointed out that India has struggled to consistently produce elite athletes in Olympic sports. "India needs to seriously evaluate whether it wants to be just a ceremonial host or make a real impact in sports," he said. "The country has a large population, but that potential has not been fully harnessed in Olympic - level competitions."

Moses emphasized that if India wants to move beyond being a passive host, it must invest more in coaching resources and infrastructure. "Building world - class facilities and having top - notch coaches are essential for nurturing talent. Without these, it will be difficult for India to see a significant improvement in its performance in Olympic events," he added. His remarks come at a time when India is considering bids for major international sporting events, highlighting the need for a more strategic and focused approach to sports development.