Chandigarh: Predicting a dismal performance from the 75-member Indian contingent in next week's Athens Olympics, track legend Milkha Singh today (Aug 5, 2004) alleged that the country's athletes qualify for major international meets through the back door.

"Sportspersons here qualify for bigger international events with the help of drugs and incorrect measurements by the officials," Milkha alleged while talking to reporters in Chandigarh.

Expressing no hope for the Indian contingent in Athens barring long jumper Anju Bobby George. "Even Anju after crossing 6.80 metres twice had never been able to touch the mark."

"I have only 25 per cent hopes with Anju, as the world level girls are jumping around seven metres," said Milkha, who missed the bronze medal in 400m in Rome Olympics by a whisker.

"India can win one or two medals in weightlifting and shooting, but there is not much hope for athletes."

Singh alleged that several sportspersons qualify for international events by incorrect measurements by officials.

He also deplored the sending of big contingent to Athens when there was limited hope for winning medals.

"It is wastage of money...participation can be of only 10 players," he said.