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Sathiyan Says Ecosystem Support Is Key To India's Sporting Rise
G. Sathiyan said athletes need many people and organizations to support them.
He named the government, companies, sponsors and sports leagues as important helpers.
He said sports can now be a real career and also create jobs.
Government officials discussed new rules and plans for improving Indian sports.
They also want more children and families to take part in sports.
Investors said sports companies must show that their ideas can work and make money.
Other speakers talked about making more sports equipment in India.
SPORTSCOM also got a new president when Vivek Singh took over from Jalaj Dani.
Olympian G. Sathiyan said India’s sporting rise requires sustained support from government, corporations, leagues, sponsors and the wider industry.
Sports Secretary Hari Ranjan Rao outlined proposed measures including a National Sports Policy, Sports Governance Act, National Sports Board and National Sports Tribunal.
Minister of State Jayant Chaudhary said sport can create jobs and entrepreneurship beyond medal-winning, with opportunities in coaching, technology, manufacturing and event management.
Investors said sports startups need viable business models, proof of concept, scalability and clear paths to profitability to attract capital.
A manufacturing panel discussed raw materials, logistics and power costs, while targeting $8 billion in sports-goods exports by 2036; Vivek Singh also became SPORTSCOM president.
- Who
- Olympian G. Sathiyan, government officials, investors and sports-industry stakeholders attended the SPORTSCOM conclave.
- What
- The second “Giving Wings to Dreams” Conclave examined India’s sports ecosystem, policy, investment, manufacturing and economic opportunities.
- Where
- Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi.
- When
- The event took place on Tuesday; the articles do not provide a calendar date.
- Why
- Speakers discussed how coordinated support, policy changes, investment and manufacturing could strengthen Indian sport and help the country become a sporting powerhouse.
Key facts
- Event
- SPORTSCOM Annual Session and second “Giving Wings to Dreams” Conclave
- Keynote speaker
- Olympian and Arjuna Award-winning table tennis player G. Sathiyan
- Leadership change
- Vivek Singh succeeded Jalaj Dani as SPORTSCOM president after Dani’s eight-year tenure
- Manufacturing target
- Sports-goods exports of $8 billion by 2036
- Proposed policy measures
- National Sports Policy, National Sports Governance Act, National Sports Board and National Sports Tribunal
- Investment criteria
- Clear business models, proof of concept, scalability and pathways to profitability
- Other priorities
- Sports education, skilling, grassroots participation, fan engagement and indigenous disciplines
Quotes
G. Sathiyan
Olympian and Arjuna Award-winning Indian table tennis player
“It’s not just about athletes. For athletes to perform in the arena, you need a whole lot of people coming together. Athletes showcase talent, but they perform only when there is immense support from corporates and the government.”
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“When parents start seeing Olympians and Asian Games medalists close to home, they will believe their children can reach the next level. India can truly become a sporting powerhouse.”
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