Archive · 27 May 2025
Srinath Encourages Youth to Pursue Sports Careers
Javagal Srinath, a former cricketer, told young people to consider sports as a career because it's becoming more professional.
He talked about how things have changed since he played, like better training and nutrition information.
He said that unlike the 90s, today, Indian athletes can aim for the top due to better facilities.
Srinath used Virat Kohli as an example to show that professional athletes are very careful about their diet and what they eat.
A new program in sports nutrition is starting at a university to help train people in the field.
Javagal Srinath says youngsters should explore sports careers due to its professionalization.
He spoke at a workshop in Mysuru on integrated athletic performance.
Srinath highlighted the lack of training information during his cricketing days in the 90s.
He cited Virat Kohli as an example of the importance of nutrition in sports.
A new MSc program in Sports Nutrition and Management is starting at JSSAHER.
- Who
- Former cricketer Javagal Srinath
- What
- Srinath discussed the increasing professionalization of sports and the importance of integrated athletic training.
- When
- May 26, 2025, at a two-day workshop.
- Where
- Mysuru, at a workshop organized by JSSAHER’s School of Life Sciences
- Why
- To encourage young people to pursue careers in sports and highlight the importance of holistic training.
Past Training
Modern Training
Training Methods
Past Training
In the past, training methods and nutritional knowledge were limited and less accessible to Indian athletes compared to other countries.
Modern Training
Modern athletes have access to advanced training programs and detailed nutritional information, leading to better performance.
- Speaker
- Javagal Srinath
- Event
- Workshop on athletic performance
- Location
- Mysuru
- Focus
- Nutrition, psychology, rehabilitation
- New Program
- MSc in Sports Nutrition and Management