Sports Secretary unveils Report on India’s sports startup landscape

New Delhi, Mar 16: With India hosting several international competitions and also set to stage the 2030 Commonwealth Games, an in-depth industry report titled “India’s Sports Startup Ecosystem: Current Status and Emerging Pathways” was unveiled by Sports Secretary Hari Ranjan Rao here on Monday.

Commissioned by the Association for Sports Industry Professionals in collaboration with Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, the publication offers an overview of the current status of India’s sports startup ecosystem.

It highlights early trends, innovation pockets, and opportunities for growth. It is expected to serve as a reference for policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and sports development professionals.

“I am encouraged to see the effort ASIP is making to strengthen India’s sports industry through research and collaboration. This report offers useful insights that will certainly benefit the sports sector, and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will explore how these findings can support ongoing and future initiatives,” said Ranjan Rao.