Somaiya College, Mumbai, played host to the INSMA 2024, which discussed the theme “Shaping the Future of Sports In India: Innovation, Inclusion and Integrity.” The event saw a great lineup of speakers in the form of Dr Christos Anagnostopoulos, Mr Vijayaraghavan Venugopal, Aman Jain, Pradyot Sharma, Dr. Sahen Gupta, Aditya Datta, Neel Shah, Dr. Sandhya Manjunath and many more.
INSMA 2024
INSMA 2024, scheduled for December 16, 2024, was an opportunity to bring industry experts, business leaders and academics at the top levels to discuss the transformative journey of sports in India and how these three key pillars will shape its future.
It marked that this is the future of Indian sport, embracing innovation at all costs, promoting inclusive growth and adhering to ethics. As sports in India become an entirely different arena, those values are crucial for enhancing not only performance but reach into the system while assuring a sound, equitable and honest sports ecosystem.
Innovation: Revolutionising Performance And Engagement
Innovation is the talk of the town as far as the future of Indian sports is concerned. With technology changing fast in the way athletes train and connect with fans, INSMA 2024 emphasized how tools such as advanced analytics and technology are becoming an integral part of the sports industry. These innovations allow for precision monitoring of performance metrics and health indicators, thus providing a competitive edge.
Inclusion: Bridging Gaps And Creating Opportunities
The other central theme that emerged from the conference was inclusion. Socio-economic barriers, gender biases and regional disparities have long affected India’s sports sector. In this regard, INSMA 2024 focused on inclusive sports policies and grassroots development programs for aspiring athletes from all walks of life.
Government and non-government bodies were also recognized for efforts in breaking barriers to an inclusive environment for athletes. The event highlighted the fact that there is a dire need for empowering young talent from underrepresented regions to build a more diversified and successful sports culture in India.
Integrity: The Foundation Of Trust
Finally, integrity was identified as the bedrock of a sustainable sports ecosystem. Ensuring fairness, transparency and ethical conduct in all aspects of sports-from governance to player conduct-remains a precept for sustaining trust among athletes, fans, and sponsors.
Shared Vision For The Future
The event involved leading business organizations, sports professionals and the academic community in general, who committed themselves to collaborating in new solutions that will lead to innovation, inclusion and integrity in sports. In addition, there were engaging panel discussions, thought-provoking presentations, and opportunities for networking among the participants.
The INSMA 2024 reaffirmed the importance of innovation, inclusion, and integrity in transforming the Indian sports ecosystem. As the industry continues to evolve, these principles will remain crucial to ensuring that India becomes a global hub for sports excellence.
With a successful season of INSMA 2024 and lively discussions, INSMA 2024 set the stage for an exciting future in sports for India, where technology, inclusivity and ethics will drive sustainable growth and development.
The Sportz Planet Desk,
Atharva Shetye
