Aug 13 is celebrated as Left Handers' Day. In the world dominated by right handers, the left handed community is a small minority. In many countries including India, left handed ness is still looked down. the word 'left' itself is attched with a smack of negivitism and inferiority.
But like in many fields, left handers have carved a special nitche in the world of sports. Sir Gary sobers, the greatest cricketer to have played the game, has with his left handed batting and bowling prowess dominated the sixties. The elegent David Gower, indomitable Alan Border, lethal Wasim Akram, artistic Bishan Bedi, flamboyant Brian Lara are some examples of left handed greats to have played Cricket.
Left handed Tennis players have a unique flair. Tempermental McEnroe , legendary Martina Navratilova and more currently Rafael Nadaal are some of the most popular sportspersons.
Recently, an online poll was conducted to nominate the most popular Left hander of the World. US Presidential candidate Barack Obama won the poll overtaking some of the prominent personalities including Anjolina Juile among others.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
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Yes, I can never understand why lefthandedness is looked down upon so much. I'm left handed and proud to be part of a talented and creative minority.
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