Bindra: Messi Tour Funds Should Build India's Grassroots Sports

• Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra questioned the handling of Lionel Messi's India tour.
• Bindra criticized spending millions on brief interactions with Messi, suggesting funds could benefit grassroots sports initiatives.
• Messi's tour faced delays and mismanagement, including issues at Salt Lake Stadium.
• Bindra advocated for investing in sports infrastructure and coaching over grand gestures to build a lasting sporting culture.

Why It Matters: It sparks debate on India's sports funding: grassroots development vs. celebrity tours.