He questioned whether India's aim was genuine sports development or merely to enhance its international prestige. Moses pointed out that India has struggled to consistently produce elite athletes in Olympic sports. "India needs to seriously evaluate whether it wants to be just a ceremonial host or make a real impact in sports," he said. "The country has a large population, but that potential has not been fully harnessed in Olympic - level competitions."

Moses emphasized that if India wants to move beyond being a passive host, it must invest more in coaching resources and infrastructure. "Building world - class facilities and having top - notch coaches are essential for nurturing talent. Without these, it will be difficult for India to see a significant improvement in its performance in Olympic events," he added. His remarks come at a time when India is considering bids for major international sporting events, highlighting the need for a more strategic and focused approach to sports development.