Sport in India Olympic Associations is to promote the Olympic sport and to ensure co-ordination among the State Sports Associations. In 2010–11, the total budget for sports and physical education schemes is . Hockey, in which India has an impressive record with eight Olympic gold medals, is said to be the national sport. The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and the Arjuna Award are India's highest awards for achievement in sports, while the Dronacharya Award is awarded for excellence in coaching. India has been criticised for neglecting women in sports, as depicted in the film "Chak De! India", where women's sports associations are under-sponsored
Sandeep Jyoti Sandeep Jyoti Sandeep Jyoti (born 14 December 1973) is an Indian-born Canadian cricketer. Jyoti was born in Shimla, India, ando migrated to Canada when he was fourteen years old. Upon arrival in Canada, Sandeep joined the Mississauga Ramblers Cricket Club in Mississauga, Ontario. Here he learned his cricket and is still currently playing for the club where he coaches as well. Sandeep made his debut for the Canadian National Cricket side in 2002 when he participated in the Red Stripe Bowl in Jamaica. In 2006, he played for the national team in the America's cup tournament. Sandeep had a good