Sports & Games

Population is power. India has worlds second largest population and still a developing country. I believe most of the energy went unexplored because of illitracy, conservative politicians, lack of exposure, dominance by few, etc, etc. I like to point out several suggestions to improve living standards of people through my blog. I hope to contribute a drop in the ocean in future. Visitors please feel free to comment your opinions that will be helpful.

sbprasadrao | 12 May, 2009 06:21

Sports are the most neglected corner in this country. You may argue cricket, tennis, olympics etc are followed seriously. Leaving cricket there is no business lobbying in any sports. If you know name of any other player far off than cricket, I bet you heard him because he gained reputation representing country outside country.

I am trying to point towards sport teams that belong to smaller regions within our country. I admire small efforts like montfort games, inter school competitions, etc among few private schools. This kind of encouragement evaporates in thin air when it comes to bachelor, master level degree colleges.

Here we need some encouragement by huge businesses entites, and Govt can protect those entities and players by tax incentives, etc. It spurts a whole new economy all together. I am literally amazed by sports like NBA, MLB, NCAA, etc and revenue, employment, entertainment they generate. I am aware there were several attempts in this corner, but many of those attempts went futile because of several reasons. Its time for huge companies think broader and counter each one of those steps.