Australia-India Sports Excellence Forum Launched at GIFT City, Gujarat
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Inauguration of the Australia-India Sports Excellence Forum |
| Date | March 6, 2025 |
| Location | GIFT City, Gujarat |
| Inaugurated By | Raksha Khadse, Minister of State for Sports, India |
| Key Attendees | - Raksha Khadse (Minister of State for Sports, India) - Philip Green (Australian High Commissioner) - Harsh Sanghavi (Gujarat Sports Minister) |
| Objective | Enhance sports collaboration between India and Australia by leveraging Australia's expertise in sports development and implementing best practices in Indian sports. |
| Key Discussion Areas | 1. Talent Development & Sports Science: Identifying and nurturing talent, enhancing sports science and technology, and improving coaching programs. 2. Major Sporting Event Management: Sharing expertise in hosting large-scale events like the Olympics and Commonwealth Games. 3. Diversity & Inclusion in Sports: Encouraging women's participation and promoting equal opportunities. 4. Investment & Trade in Sports: Facilitating corporate investments and strengthening partnerships in sports industries. |
| India's Olympic Ambition | India aims to host the 2036 Olympics, and the forum supports this by focusing on developing world-class training facilities, infrastructure, and coaching standards. |