Cricket legend Dev feels the day Indian parents start giving more emphasis.
"I feel (it's) the parents, not the kids. We produce more doctors, scientists, engineers in our country because parents want them to. The day parents want their kid to become a sportsperson, we will produce all champions."
The event was attended by members of the Indian diaspora and cricketing fans.
"But in America or Europe or Australia, they will say drop this year, play for junior for your country and next year you give exam. That thought process in our country hasn't changed yet," who guided the Indian cricket team to its historic 1983 World Cup victory."
"But it's changing. That's why I said parents are more important than the kids in our society, the way we are."
Recalling his time as a young kid, noted that he used to hide his sports kit in his school bag and quietly go out and play, a scenario which has changed drastically with parents encouraging their children to take up sports.
" I feel so proud to see the parents taking their kids to come and play."
In his remarks, India is a "young country" which has achieved what not many in the world have managed to do.
Consul General said the event celebrates the success of the legendary cricketer and "through his achievements, celebrates the contribution of cricket and sports in nation-building".
In December last year, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed a legislation that the sport of cricket as an important part of the social and cultural fabric of New York State, and expands the State's capacity to officially promote the sport.
The legislation was sponsored by Senator Kevin Thomas, the first Indian-American to serve in the New York State and Assembly member.
On the occasion, Thomas presented with a copy of the certificate signed by the Governor "proclaiming cricket as a sport that is worthy here in the state of New York."
Cricket icon Dev believes that when Indian parents place additional attention on sports, the nation would create more winners throughout all sports. But something has to be undertaken.
Dev Encourages Parents To Give More Emphasis On Sports
Indian men’s badminton team won the Thomas Cup for the first time on Sunday. “I believe it is the parents, not the children.” Our country produces more physicians, scientists. And engineers because their parents want them to. We shall generate all champions the day parents desire their child to be a sportsperson," stated on Tuesday."
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