http://northernpublicradio.org en http://northernpublicradio.org/post/indian-athletes-want-medal-and-government-job For athletes anywhere, just qualifying for the Olympics can be a full-time job. But in India, training full-time is a luxury few can afford. That means many athletes work part-time government jobs. And for some, it can result in a job for life.<br /> <br /> In return for putting in an appearance at the office, athletes like shooter Suma Shirur get a monthly salary and time to train.<br /> Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:15:00 +0000 editor 15126 at http://northernpublicradio.org Indian Athletes Want A Medal And A Government Job