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Data is the first step to commercialise sport: Megha Gambhir
Gambhir, the co-founder and CEO of Stupa Sports Analytics, uses tech to help players and coaches improve the game through performance analytics. Now she has the ITTF and multiple international federations on her client list
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The Indian tech startup that powers global table tennis
Megha Gambhir left her corporate job and set up Stupa Sports Analytics to help players and coaches improve the game through performance analytics. Now she has the ITTF and multiple international federations on her client list. Here's how she's using data to improve the sport, one shot at a time
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There's no denying that India will host the Olympic Games—the only question is when: Abhinav Bindra
The Olympic gold medallist on the Olympic movement, improving performances, corporate support and tying up with the IOC to drive a change at the grassroots level
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The Olympic movement: How it's coming together for India
India recently hosted the 141st session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), where Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed the country's intention to bid for the 2036 Olympics. The announcement is in keeping with India's upward trajectory in Olympic sports, propelled by a rich haul of medals at marquee tournaments. Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual Olympic gold medallist, takes a deep dive into the Olympic ecosystem that's not only nurturing champions at the elite level but also fostering equality and inclusivity at the grassroots
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Infosys has been at the heart of reimagining tennis: Sumit Virmani
The global CMO of the IT bellwether on how its tech platform has democratised analytics for ATP players, while also giving the fans an immersive experience
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How Infosys is reimagining tennis
Since 2015, Infosys has partnered with the ATP, and Grand Slams Australian and French Opens, to enhance their tech and digital offerings for both players and fans. This August, it roped in icons Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek as its brand ambassadors. Sumit Virmani, the company's executive vice-president and global chief marketing officer, who has been at the forefront of the project, shares how the IT behemoth is shaping the global sport
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The ODI format is under threat and bilaterals have become sterile: Gary Kirsten
Gary Kirsten, the former South African batter who also coached the Indian cricket team to its last ICC ODI World Cup, on the evolution of modern-day cricket, and why the onslaught of franchise leagues and T20s might not be a bad thing
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Gary Kirsten on the evolution of cricket and the parallels between business and sport
Gary Kirsten, former South African batter and the man who coached India to its last ODI World Cup title, says the ODI format might be under threat as franchise cricket starts to take precedence. But even as the longer formats are losing the battle of eyeballs to the shortest one, T20 cricket has ensured the spread of the game across the globe, where countries like Ireland and Scotland are fielding highly competitive teams. And that's a great thing, he says