Chennai’s sports culture is still going strong says MRF Ltd. MD

Chennai's sports culture has remained strong, according to MRF Ltd. MD, who reflects on the city's transformation over time. Growing up on Harrington Road, he remembers playing cricket in a quiet neighborhood and watching sports events, including the race at Sholavaram. As the city evolved into a commercial hub filled with restaurants and shops, the sports culture persisted.

Sports played a significant role in his childhood, with cricket dominating school and home life, and his participation in golf at the MCC and Madras Clubs. Today, he observes a growing interest in sports among young children, with golf and newer sports like pickleball and padel gaining popularity. The CSK (Chennai Super Kings) phenomenon has further fueled the city's passion for cricket.

MRF's MD notes that Chennai residents share similar values, focusing on hard work and long-term business practices rather than seeking publicity.