"Orchestrating for the Olympics” (Parsiana, August 7-20, 2021), on the Parsi presence at the Olympic Games, showcased Adille Sumariwalla’s commendable contribution to Indian sports, first as an outstanding athlete and now as an official of sports federations of international repute. Sumariwalla rues the current absence of Parsi talent in sports. But, there have been some who have ascended international podiums.
Top: Cyrus Cama with gold medal; participating in
Barcelona Olympics with Cmdr Farokh Tarapore (r)
There is a strong Parsi presence in international yachting events. Arjuna Award winner Cdr Farokh Tarapore (retd) of the Indian Navy has been an......