It is time for us to be bullish about Indian sport as the Jakarta Palembang Asian Games, are done and dusted win. India's best ever medal haul of 69, four more than the 65 they won in Guangzhou, China, in 2010, gives us reason to cheer. Yet, for us to get on track for the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, it has to be back to work post Jakarta celebration.

First, we must see the rewards announced for medal winners being given as soon as possible. Politicians who have promised prize money and jobs to certain athletes need to honour their word. This should be done as quickly as possible to build faith and credibility. This is also important to keep the sporting caravan moving along.