That it took almost 14 years to inaugurate the Santa Cruz ground

is proof enough that the sports bodies are killing sports in the tiny, but sports loving state of Goa.

The director of the SAG had gone on a Greek holiday. Will the government explain to the public what was the purpose? Was it because there is a provision for such people to go? Has the SAG benefited in anyway? If so, how? Would it not make sense if some top Goan athletes were deputed?

Has the government taken a report from the director, as to how the visit could benefit the Goan sportspersons. Has the SAG drawn

any plans for the promotion of sports? Do they have any vision for Goan athletes? With all the money that is being spent in the name of sports infrastructure the SAG does not have a single ground worth its name. The Fatorda ground would be in ruin had it not been for GFA.

Today, some of the village panchayats and clubs have grounds which the SAG can only dream of. The playgrounds at Calangute, Raia, Varca, Cuncolim, all maintained by clubs and panchayats can put the SAG to shame. If clubs and panchayats can build and maintain better grounds than SAG, why do we need the SAG? It is high time the government takes a serious look at the functioning of these sports bodies. If sports is to do well in our state you need people who love sports and who will sacrifice their time, money and efforts for the cause of sports.

The SAG is blessed with two Arjuna awardees, Brahmanand Shannwalkar and Bruno Coutinho. It is high time these two stalwarts are entrusted with the reign of SAG in the interest of the sports. Accountability is a must if we are to succeed.