The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) will organise the 14th Global Sports Summit ‘TURF 2024’ on November 30, 2024, at the FICCI headquarters in New Delhi.
The summit’s overall subject, ‘Vision 2036: Making India a Sporting Powerhouse,’ will highlight India’s bold quest to host the 2036 Olympic Games and provide a road map for the country’s future as a worldwide sports leader.
The one-day event aims to bring together leading voices from the sports industry, such as policymakers, corporates, athletes, and global experts, to speak on important issues such as grassroots sports development, innovation in sports manufacturing, women’s roles in sports, and India’s evolving sports league ecosystem.
The summit will culminate with the India Sports Awards 2024, which recognise people and organisations for their extraordinary contributions to Indian sports. This year’s awards will be judged by a distinguished panel led by Mr. Charu Sharma, which will comprise well-known sports celebrities and industry executives.
P.K.S.V. Sagar, Chairperson, FICCI Sports Committee & President of GMR Sports, said, “These are exciting times for Indian sports. A sports revolution is taking place, and TURF 2024 serves as a unique platform to discuss the vision, challenges, and immense potential of India’s vision to become a global sporting destination. This summit isn’t just about ideas, it’s about turning India’s sporting dreams into reality by bringing together industry leaders, athletes, and policymakers to further strengthen our robust sports ecosystem.
“We are looking forward to an insightful day of discussions, collaborations, and actionable strategies as a collective. Bringing industry intent together with governing bodies vision is at the heart of what we promise to deliver this year at TURF 2024.”