Billiards Champion Geet Sethi: 'By the Next Olympics, We Will Win Five Golds'
Episode Description
India's emergence as an economic leader in such areas as computer software is giving it confidence to take on new challenges, including in sports. "We ... want the status of being recognized as a power in sports, too," notes Geet Sethi, who has won dozens of professional world-class championships and set world records in billiards and snooker. In an interview with India Knowledge@Wharton, Sethi discusses the foundation being laid by India -- physically and psychologically -- to reach new levels of success in sporting competitions. Sethi is also the author of Success vs. Joy and a founder of Olympic Gold Quest, a non-government organization that funds India's Olympic medal hopefuls.
Brief Summary
The episode covers India's sports potential, self-belief in athletes, funding challenges, and the Olympic Gold Quest foundation.
Key points
- The Power of Self-Belief. Self-belief can transform athletes' potential into success, as shown by India's billiards champions.
- Investing in Sports for National Pride. India's government is prioritizing sports to enhance national dignity and global recognition.
- Olympic Gold Quest Foundation. A foundation aimed at funding athletes with potential for Olympic success, addressing bureaucratic delays.
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Episode highlights
- The Power of Self-BeliefSelf-belief can transform athletes' potential into success, as shown by India's billiards champions.“Yes, I can!”1:56May 8, 2009
- Investing in Sports for National PrideIndia's government is prioritizing sports to enhance national dignity and global recognition.“We want to be recognized as a sporting power.”8:23May 8, 2009
- Olympic Gold Quest FoundationA foundation aimed at funding athletes with potential for Olympic success, addressing bureaucratic delays.“Let not money be a cause for failure.”17:53May 8, 2009





