national meet on ‘Indianising’ sports concludes at state sports varsity in Sonepat

The national conference on “Indianisation of Next-Generation Sports Management” concluded successfully at the Sports University of Haryana. The event brought together researchers, experts, athletes, and academicians from across the country who presented their research and insights on various dimensions of India’s sporting heritage, media, governance and emerging technologies.

The conference concluded with a strong message that the future of Indian sports management will be strengthened only when traditional wisdom, the heritage of indigenous sports, technological innovation, and sound governance models work in tandem.

This initiative for the ‘Indianisation’ of sports — with tradition, values, modern technology, and ethical leadership at its core — has the potential to provide India with a new identity on the global sports stage.

The conference was divided into four technical sessions, covering a wide range of themes — from the revival of Indian sports culture to the evolving landscape of modern sports management.

Deliberations focused on the reintroduction of traditional sports, the ‘Indianisation’ of sports media, and the global recognition of indigenous sports identities. Key speakers Colonel Nachhatar Singh Johal, Abhishek Dubey, Olympian Yogeshwar Dutt, and Dr Prafulla Ketkar emphasised the importance of restoring traditional sports and building a strong Indian sports narrative at the global level.

The second session revolved around values, conduct, and code of ethics for athletes and participants. Key speakers including Pankaj Nain, Olympian Akhil Kumar, senior journalist Vimal Mohan, IPL umpire Tapan Sharma, and Lalita Sharma shared perspectives on ethics, discipline, volunteerism, and service-oriented leadership in sports.

In the third session, cultural diplomacy in sports, the Indianisation of sports events, and enhanced women’s participation in leadership were the focus areas. Professor Alaknanda, Geeta Singh, Dronacharya Awardee OP Dahiya, Professor Gaurav, and Professor Yogesh Chandra contributed valuable ideas on environmental sustainability, design, branding, and gender equality in Indian sports events.

In the fourth session, the discussions centred on good governance, technology-driven solutions, and innovation-led sports management. Vice-Chancellor Ashok Kumar, Sanjay Vishwanathan, Dr Shivam Sharma, Shiv P Singh, and Dr Vivek Kumar shared insights on governance reforms, tech-enabled sports solutions, and India’s models for excellence.