Tell us something else please! - The Hindu

“Poori nigahen Pakistani goal par.” The announcer at the Dhyan Chand National Stadium is telling us that all eyes are focused on the Pakistani goal during a penalty-corner sequence! Of course, all eyes are focussed on that goal; we know that already. “Aur is tarah Pakistan ko ek aur penalty corner.” Yes, we know that also, that Pakistan has gained one more penalty-corner.

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This is essentially the kind of radio commentary we often listen to during live television coverage of India's events at the Olympic Games. The meaningless and embarrassing announcements during the key India-Pakistan pool match at the World Cup hockey tournament on Sunday night must have robbed of some fun for a near-capacity crowd that otherwise enjoyed a rare, authoritative Indian triumph over its arch-rival at home. When a public address system at a stadium is used to convey happenings that the spectators are already witnessing, it can only be some sort of an amusement if not a distraction.

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