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What ails South Asia's athletes? You tell me! By APARISIM GHOSH August 31, 2000 Web posted at 11:00 a.m. Hong Kong time, 11:00 p.m. EDT And now for something completely different. Over the past few months, this column (not to mention the attached bulletin board) has dealt mainly with Kashmir. That ancient dispute will, regrettably, remain the focus of Subcontinental Drift's attention for months -- years -- to come. But for the next couple of weeks, I'd like to put it to one side and, like hundreds of millions of people all over the world, get into the Olympic spirit. I invite you to do the same.
Why do our athletes perform so poorly? I've heard all manner of theories -- genetic, racial and economic. I have a notion of my own, but we'll get to that later. (Hint: it involves military history and the caste system.) First, I'd like to hear from you. Go to the above Subcontinental Drift bulletin board and share your theories. The shy types can mail me at mail@web.timeasia.com (See link below). The most interesting explanations will be reproduced in this column next week. Brevity is bliss: please keep your submissions down to 300 words apiece, and follow all the usual bulletin-board rules. So folks, put on your thinking caps. Ready...Set...Write! The Subcontinental Drift message board -- sound-off about the news in South Asia to TIME Write to TIME at mail@web.timeasia.com Search for recent Asia Buzz
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