Beyond Cricket: Making the Case for Emerging Sports in India
SVG India Summit 2026
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49m
Sports like Kho-Kho, Pickleball, or even Dahi Hand are giving Indian sports fans more reason to tune in and consume sports content. We’ll discuss how an emerging sport can accelerate growth, the keys to finding financial and fandom success, and how production technology can elevate the profile and quality of the sport.
Panelists:
Nikhil Bardia, RISE Worldwide, Head
Rahul Bose, Rugby India, President
Gourav Rakshit, Chess League, Commissioner
Moderator:
Mallika Petkar, JioStar, SVP, Domestic Acquisitions and Distribution Strategy
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