Sometimes, you forget...

[Jolly]

There are many countries, some pretty large, that don't take home very many Olympic medals..

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/paris-olympics-2024/indiaparis/a-unique-96-year-wait-for-indias-legendary-olympic-hockey-teams-ends-in-paris/articleshow/112151165.cms

[Mik]

Patience is a virtue, or so they say. Maybe persistence would better describe that.

[taiwan_girl]

Competing at high level sports is expensive, plus access is tough.

Even though India population is 4x more than the US, I am guess that the number of citizens able to afford training, travel, etc is less than US. No sports academies in India like they have in China. Probably some cultural reasons also.

[Axtremus]

People in developing countries prioritize basic needs.
Sports is more “entertainment” than “basic needs.”
Unless that developing country has a autocratic government that wants to emphasize athletic achievements, the people by themselves are inclined to focus on basic needs.

[Doctor Phibes]

I’m guessing the most popular sports in India aren’t Olympic. Apparently cricket is going to be featured in 2028.