Indian officials did not provide water at Marathon, says Jaisha who collapsed at the end

Jaisha, who was one of India's entries in the Marathon event, recalled her ordeal at the event. She said, "Though there were officials from all other countries to provide refreshments to their runners at designated points -after every 2.5 km -there was no one from India and our desks were empty next to the country's name and flag," reported ToI.

"While other athletes had the luxury of taking glucose, honey etc there was nothing for us (Jaisha and Kavita) to drink at our stations. Not even water," Jaisha said.

Jaisha also said that she was unwell after a brief period of convalescence. She said, "I was OK for the next few days. But now I'm feeling very weak and it will take at least 2-3 months of ayurvedic treatment and massage for my body to recover," reported ToI.

Indian officials have come under intense criticism for their lackadaisical approach at the Olympics. The rut began at the top after the Sports Minister was warned by the Olympic organizers that he will be banned after being found flouting rules to enter prohibited areas for taking selfies. Many of them were found partying when the athletes were struggling for even basic amenities, and the doctors have come under particular criticism after it was revealed that both the doctors at the campaign were radiologists while Sports medicine specialists should have been sent. Of additional interest is the fact that one of them is the son of the IOA Vice President while the other is a relative of the General Secretary.