By our Sports Bureau
The basic principle of optimism tells us that we should always view a glass as “half filled” than “half empty”. It gives us a sense of hope that all is not lost but at the same time creates a sense of denial, which prevents us from being able to read the writing on the wall. India's performance at the Rio Olympics is an abject testimony to that school of thought.
While one should laud Sakshi Malik’s skill and temperament in a high-pressure scenario, P.V. Sindhu showed why she is one of best attacking players in world badminton. For a cricket enthusiast, her on-court aggression was at par with that of Virat Kohli.