I heard Pillay's mobile ring. It was Pillay's mother on the line and her voice probably broke the last few strings that had tied his emotions together.

"Amma, I have failed you, Amma . Three Olympics I have played and I couldn't get a medal back ... Amma, I could not do it for the country. Amma, forgive me, I have failed."

Harendra excused himself saying, "I will talk to you later," and went to calm down Dhanraj.