Be a sport and see the fun!

 

If a person decides to embark on a career in sports today, it is no longer viewed as an extension of his/her hobby or pastime.

 

Gone are the days when our sporting talent in schools, colleges and universities experienced immense pressure to perform better in academics because who could earn a livelihood by playing golf, badminton, cricket or chess?

 

God bless the Jeevs, Sania Mirzas, Vishvanath Anands and Yuvis/Dhonis who have raised the bar of the game both at home and abroad with their sterling performances and ace record of the sport. 

 

With more money being pumped in besides the regular sponsorships, scholarships, contracts, prize money, endorsements, revenue from telecast and awards, prospects for a fulfilling career in the field of sports have enhanced greatly. In addition, an increase   in the international events has resulted in a greater need of talented sportspersons to represent their domicile.

 

An aggressive passion to compete combined with a stubborn disposition distinguishes a sports person from others. "Besides   your talent  and determination  to improve your performance, one must be mentally   strong to become an established /professional sportsperson," affirms Tushar Librahan, National level Tennis player.
 
WHAT DO SPORTS TAKE

• High level of physical fitness
• A Strong  competitive urge
• A will to outshine /win
• Mental & physical stamina
• Resilience
• Self discipline
• Single Mindedness of goal
• Dedication towards the game
• Confidence

 

These characteristic features along with a 24x7 regime of devotional play of the sport you wish to pursue can help you achieve a stable and successful career in Sports. Yet, it is essential that an aspirant focus on getting proper coaching, guidance for participating in the right kind of tournaments and championships.

 

With banners and brands thronging the sports lobbies of the country, pitches and playgrounds are the new battlefields for companies and corporate alike intending to set up shop in the Indian terrain.