Tamil Nadu’s Quest For Gold, a book that provides a comprehensive look into the modern history of sports in the State, by the late historian and chronicler S. Muthiah was launched here on Friday.
Vinod Kumar Tiwari, director - International & NOC Relations, Olympic Council of Asia, released the book.
The book is an initiative of the Tamil Nadu State Olympic Association (TNOA) president N. Ramachandran.
Speaking on the occasion, Ramachandran said it is “probably the first time a State Olympic Association has brought out a book on the history of sports in a State”.
Thanking The Hindu
Parvathi Muthiah, daughter of S. Muthiah, said the idea was conceived when her father and Ramachandran went on a stroll in the Madras Club here. She especially thanked The Hindu for having provided “at least a quarter of the photos” featured in the book.
Anandeshwar Pandey, treasurer - Indian Olympic Association, expressed hope that the other States follow the example of this book.
Rajeev Mehta, secretary general - IOA, said “it’s a great achievement for Ramachandran and the State Olympic Association”.
The book provides a commentary on 32 major sports. Each chapter (43 in all) intends to give an insight into the origin of a sport, the journey of its development and infrastructure, the remarkable events and achievements of the sportspersons, their coaches and the diligent administrators.
