It’s time we normalise “Women In Sports”- quips Ms. Aparna Popat!
Ms. Aparna Popat (Former Indian Badminton Player) Aparna Popat,a national champion who holds a record of equaling nine times by winning
Commercialisation of Sports: Take A Cue From Hima Das
An ambitious child of a rice farmer who tackled every obstacle that came in her way to glory – Hima Das, has done our country proud at a young age of 18. She became the first Indian to win a Gold medal in a track event at the IAAF World U-20 Championships
Sports Entrepreneurship: Facilitating Growth!
Entrepreneurship is breeding in India. Today, thousands of youths are paving their paths towards entrepreneurship following their passion and generating profits out of it. Entrepreneurship has entered a number of realms of the economy and certainly, Sports sector hasn’t been any different.
HOW DO WE CULTIVATE A SPORTING CULTURE IN INDIA?
Around 82% of individuals drop out of competitive sport between the age groups of 15 - 18 years, when researched further, it was found that some of the contributing factors to the dropouts are academic pressure and lack of career opportunities in sports.
Why indulging into sports is a key to healthy mental state?
Sports has been the backbone of a child’s development since ages. We no longer belong to an era where children had to choose between sports or academics.
Sports is breaking gender barriers but, are we?
Sania Mirza, MC Mary Kom, Mithali Raj, Geet Phogat, Anjali Bhagwat and the list just doesn’t end. These eminent gems have carved their names on the pages of history that predominantly belonged to men.
What kind of grassroots development should we anticipate for the future?
Gone are the days when cricket was the “only sport” that ruled the hearts of Indians. Owing to the influx of sporting leagues, we now are witnessing tremendous growth. Gradually, India is marching towards the glorious path of becoming a multi-sporting nation. While there is still a lot to achieve, we agree that the wind of change has started flowing.
How is Technology Revolutionizing Sports?
Technology is truly transforming the modern-day sport. From the use [...]
Commercial Sports in India Building New Avenues
Commercial Sports in India has reached new heights over the last couple of years.The rise of private leagues like Indian Premier League, the Indian Super League and Pro-Kabbadi League are setting up high benchmarks for this industry.
Women In Sports : The Change In Making
Women are no longer asked to stay behind the four walls & are not just encouraged but also appreciated for every move they’re making towards their goals. Indian Sports is currently in a blooming phase and undergoing a beautiful transition. Women, today, are making a huge difference in the present-day sports industry.
