FICCI TURF 2025: How India and Australia Forge Global Sports Partnership

Under the theme, 'Indian Sports - Forging the Path to Global Excellence', TURF 2025 will serve as India's most influential platform on the business of sports, uniting global leaders, policymakers, athletes, industry professionals, and investors, further boosting FICCI's efforts to shape the future of the nation's sports ecosystem.

A significant highlight of this year's summit is the participation of Australia as the Partner Country, with Philip Green, Australian High Commissioner, also confirmed to attend the summit. This partnership underscores the strong sporting and economic ties between the two nations, and the summit will aim to explore bilateral collaboration between the two countries by providing a platform for the stakeholders to come together and discuss the possible avenues of collaboration.

Commenting on the partnership, Australia's High Commissioner Green said, "Australia is a natural partner for India's sporting ambitions. Australia has world class coaching, sports science and sports technology and we have high-level expertise in running major sporting events, building stadiums, marketing, and all the related disciplines. Australia is a ready and willing partner to support India's sporting success, and we welcome the opportunity to partner with FICCI Turf to foster collaboration and partnerships in the sports sector," as quoted from a release by FICCI.

Highlighting the importance of having Australia as the Partner Country, PKSV Sagar, Chairman, FICCI Sports Committee and President, GMR Sports said, "In 2025, our focus is on showcasing how sports can drive economic growth, community engagement and national pride. We are very proud to have Australia as our partner country, highlighting opportunities for international collaboration and knowledge exchange."

Additionally, Tamil Nadu will be joining the summit as 'Partner State' while Uttar Pradesh will be the Feature State, adding the flavour of culture and strengthening state-level support to the summit.

FICCI TURF 2025 will feature high-impact keynote addresses, ministerial dialogues, industry panels, and technology showcases. The summit will culminate with the India Sports Awards 2025, honouring excellence across various categories of Indian sports.

The summit will witness participation of eminent speakers and industry leaders, including Vineel Krishna, Joint Secretary, Department of Sports, PT Usha, President, Indian Olympic Association, P K S V Sagar, Chairman - FICCI Sports Committee & President, GMR Sports, Jonty Rhodes, South Africa's Cricketing Legend, Gagan Narang, Olympian & Vice President, Indian Olympic Association, Charu Sharma, Commentator & Co-Founder, Pro Kabaddi League, Vikram Banerjee, Managing Director, England & Wales Cricket Board, Yuvraj Mahanaaryaman Scindia, President, Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association among others.

Other key speakers include Amit Bhalla , Co-Chair, FICCI Sports Committee & Vice President, Manav Rachna Group and Sanjay Adesara, Chief Business Officer, Adani Sportsline.

The conclave will be followed by 'Indian Sports Awards 2025 ' in the evening to honour exemplary performances by athletes in the world of sports, recognising their efforts and dedication towards the development of the Indian sports ecosystem.

FICCI TURF 2025 is poised to establish actionable pathways for India to not only emerge as a winning sporting nation but also as a preferred destination for hosting major global sporting events, the release said.

- ANI