{
  "id": 4170035,
  "title": "Olympian G. Sathiyan Highlights Ecosystem Support As Key To India’s Sporting Rise At SPORTSCOM’s 2nd 'Giving Wings To Dreams' Conclave",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/olympian-g-sathiyan-highlights-ecosystem-support-as-key-to-indias",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T10:12:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/olympian-g-sathiyan-highlights-ecosystem-support-as-key-to-indias-sporting-rise-at-sportscoms-2nd-giving-wings-to-dreams-conclave"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Delhi: At SPORTSCOM’s Annual Session and Giving Wings to Dreams Conclave, table tennis legend G. Sathiyan emphasized that India’s ascent as a global sporting nation depends on collaborative support from various stakeholders. Sathiyan, an Arjuna Award winner, highlighted the evolution of sports from a pastime to a profession and economic driver. He stressed the significance of grassroots visibility to instill belief in the next generation of athletes. Sathiyan's keynote addressed the importance of a robust ecosystem involving the government, corporations, leagues, sponsors, and the industry as a whole. The conference featured discussions on India’s macro sporting framework, including policy developments such as the National Sports Policy, National Sports Governance Act, and the proposed Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme. Experts underscored the need to view sports as a driver of employment, entrepreneurship, and economic growth, integrating it with education and skilling. They highlighted opportunities in sports science, coaching, nutrition, event management, technology, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship. The investor panel discussed the challenges and requirements for sports startups to secure venture capital, with a focus on clear business models, scalability, and profitability. Manufacturing emerged as a crucial theme, with a target of $8 billion in exports by 2036. Industry leaders called for dedicated manufacturing clusters, international certification infrastructure, and public-private collaboration. The conclave also marked a leadership transition within SPORTSCOM, with outgoing President Jalaj Dani handing the presidency to Vivek Singh, who emphasized the need for sports to compete within the broader entertainment landscape.",
  "summary": "New Delhi: Olympian and Arjuna Award-winning table tennis player G. Sathiyan, alongside senior government officials, investors, and key sports ecosystem stakeholders, gathered at Shangri-La Eros for SPORTSCOM’s Annual Session and the second edition of the Giving Wings to Dreams Conclave on Tuesday. Delivering the keynote address, G. Sathiyan emphasized that India’s transformation into a global…",
  "key_points": [
    "India’s sporting rise hinges on collaborative ecosystem support",
    "Table tennis legend G. Sathiyan emphasizes grassroots visibility",
    "Focus on manufacturing targets $8 billion exports by 2036"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}