Archive · 23 Jul 2026
India's High Commissioner Highlights Sporting Growth and Opportunities
India's High Commissioner to the UK, Periasamy Kumaran, talked about how sports are becoming a better career choice for young people in India.
He mentioned that there are now more sports leagues like cricket, badminton, and kabaddi, which give athletes more opportunities.
He also said that parents are starting to see sports as a good career because there are more jobs in sports management and coaching.
However, he cautioned that India still needs to improve its sports performance compared to its large population.
He hopes India will win more medals in the upcoming Commonwealth Games and is happy about initiatives like the Fit India Movement and a cycling event to support Team India.
India's High Commissioner to the UK, Periasamy Kumaran, expressed confidence in the country's sporting progress.
The rise of professional leagues has made sports a more viable career path for young athletes.
Kumaran highlighted the growth of cricket, badminton, and kabaddi leagues in India.
He cautioned that India still has significant ground to cover in sports performance relative to its population.
Kumaran praised Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya for organizing a cycling initiative to support Team India.
- Who
- Periasamy Kumaran, India's High Commissioner to the UK
- What
- Discussion on India's sporting growth and opportunities
- When
- On the sidelines of an event supporting Team India ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games
- Where
- Glasgow
- Why
- To highlight the progress and future potential of sports in India
Optimistic View on Sports Growth
Cautious View on Progress
Career Viability in Sports
Optimistic View on Sports Growth
The rise of professional leagues and increased career opportunities make sports a more viable career path for young athletes.
Cautious View on Progress
India still has significant ground to cover in terms of sports performance relative to its population size.
- Event
- 2026 Commonwealth Games
- Key Figures
- Periasamy Kumaran, Narendra Modi, Mansukh Mandaviya
- Initiatives
- Fit India Movement, Cycling Initiative
- Future Host
- Ahmedabad for 2030 Commonwealth Games
- Sports Leagues
- Cricket, Badminton, Kabaddi