The days are over when Indian presence in Olympic was mere negligible and we used to read tall records registered by Russian,  Hungerian, Polish and German athletes in the world forum of competition. Even Indians were not interested in Indian squad that visiting Olympic venue for which it was just a pleasure trip. Suddenly, Major Dhyanchand or Indian Hockey team  used to win gold medals. Apart from that, Indian squad was a laughing matter for the world. A unique question was being always asked with full of sarcasm that, in a country of forty crores (then Indian population was 40 crores) not a single player who can win gold medal is born. A sea change has occurred this time and for the first time, Indians have won seven medals and including gold, silver and bronze which is highest tally so far. In 2012, in London Olympic, India had won 6 medals which was highest so far. How this has happened is a great story of devotion, persistence and determination of players who have come from rural and very marginal background. They have sheer power and determination but no resources. The Indian government now has been very supportive of these games and so they have been given all the infrastructure and money they needed. And the country has seen the fruits of sports-friendly policy. Of course, only the government can’t do anything. The players should have talent and readiness to take hard labour. Most of the seven players who have won medals for India are all from rural background and they have no luxuries of urban rich life. Still, they could win medals because they are ambitious and full of confidence. Had our archery team performed according to expectations from them, our medal tally would have increased by at least three.  Our shooters also disappointed. One positive effect these medal tally will bring for the country. There will be more awareness about prospects in other games also. In India, cricket is worshipped and the cricketers are considered as god for Indians. A day will come when players like Neeraj Chopra, P V Sindhu or Meerabai Chanu will be revered. One of the best things the Indian government has done is injected plenty of money in these games and preparations. We are seeing its fruits now. Still it is very less in comparison with China or England or USA. In India, 3 paise per capita per day was spent which is 200 times less than other countries. But only money does not matter. If it was, USA would not allow any other country to take medals home. What matters to get medals in heaps is detailed planning, efficient sports management and investing in players who have really prospects of getting medals. There is no room for nepotism which is now removed from Indian sports arena. In earlier days, the selection of squad was infested with such nepotism because nobody was expecting any medals from the players. Private and public partnership model has served best for India in the form of improved tally of medals. Corporate sector should come forward to help a healthier sports atmosphere and more jobs for sportspersons so that, talented players will turn to the field in more numbers. Now, India has gradually emerged as a sporting nation and it is a unique thing of proud for every Indian. Hitherto, nobody would mock India for any sporting game. The other games will be given too much importance in the country now and many more Neeraj Chopras, Sindhus and Meerabai Chanus will emerge in future. This is the real advantage of this golden leap of India in Olympic. But, we should remember that, we need to go far away from here.