Madan Lal Advocates for Sports Development to Create Opportunities for Athletes
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Synopsis
Madan Lal, a World Cup-winning cricketer, emphasizes the need for promoting sports to create opportunities for young players. He believes the right platform can enhance athlete growth and public interest in sports.
Key Takeaways
- Madan Lal highlights the need for sports promotion.
- Proper infrastructure is essential for athlete development.
- Billion Sports is launching an OTT platform for sports.
- The event honored contributions to global football.
- Ashish Mishra spoke about expanding beyond cricket.
New Delhi, March 19 (NationPress) World Cup-winning cricketer Madan Lal has underscored the necessity of promoting every sport to create pathways for young athletes. He asserts that providing the right platform will not only ignite enthusiasm for sports but also grant athletes the opportunity to advance and cultivate their careers.
Speaking at an event hosted by Billion Sports, Madan Lal emphasized the significance of proper attention and infrastructure for sports.
"I believe every sport should thrive, and as each sport flourishes, more individuals will be inclined to engage in it. This initiative by Billion Sports is exceptional. When sports receive the right platform, athletes will find opportunities to progress, and public interest will simultaneously rise," he stated.
The cricketer highlighted that as the sports ecosystem expands, athletes can anticipate enhanced opportunities for growth, which will further stimulate public engagement.
Billion Sports has made a significant move with the unveiling of its OTT platform and the introduction of Spocobook.
The event, which took place in Delhi, also showcased prominent figures such as Gurusharan Singh, the former General Secretary of the Paralympic Committee of India, and Bijender Goel, founder of the Pythian Games. Additionally, the German Football Delegation was honored for their contributions to the development of global football and international partnerships.
During his address, Ashish Mishra, Co-founder of Billion Sports, noted that while the original aim was to organize a cricket tournament, the founders quickly recognized the potential in other sports as well. This realization led to the development of a platform designed to support various sports and showcase emerging talent.
