Y20 Panel Discussion at IISM Campus | Sports Career Opportunities

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Y20 Panel Discussion at IISM Campus
Youth 20 (Y20) is an official consultation forum
for youth from all G20 member countries to have
a word with each other. The Y20 Summit brings
together young leaders from around the world on
a platform to discuss and debate global concerns
as well as agree on policy proposals for G20
leaders to consider. Y20 supports young people
to become future leaders by raising awareness of
global issues, exchanging views, arguing,
negotiating, and reaching an agreement. To
encourage this, the Sports Authority of India
(SAI) conducted two-panel discussions at the
IISM campus on 29th May 2023, through its
Regional Centre in Mumbai. The objective of the
panel discussion was to reach out to a greater
number of youngsters and provide a lively and
energetic setting for the discussion.
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The topic for the first-panel discussion was
Barriers to Pursue Sports as a Mainstream
Career and the second topic was Challenges in
Sports Industry as a Career. The attendees for
the event were panellists, the Founder Director
and students of IISM, assistant directors of SAI
RC Mumbai, guests, and sports enthusiasts. The
objective of the event was to raise awareness
about the barriers faced by aspiring athletes in
pursuing a career in sports and to explore
potential solutions to overcome these challenges.
The event acted as a platform where the athletes
and the online attendees could interact with the
panellists and get expert opinions on how to
enter the world of sports. The event commenced
with an opening address by Assistant Director of
SAI RC Mumbai, Mr. Shrinivas Malekar,
highlighting the significance of the topic and
the goals of the event.
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The panellists for the first discussion were Mr.
Amol Muzumdar, Former Mumbai Cricket Team
Captain, Mr. Gaurav Natekar, Indian Tennis
Champion and Director of Natekar Sports and
Fitness Pvt. Ltd. and Ms. Meghali Korgaonkar,
Former Captain Indian Kabaddi Team. The
moderator for both panel discussions was Mr.
Pankaj Athawale. The panellists engaged in a
thought-provoking discussion on the barriers to
pursuing sports as a mainstream career. The
panellists shared their experiences, insights,
and recommendations on promoting inclusivity and
equal opportunities for athletes. The panelists
for the second discussion were Mr. Nilesh
Kulkarni, Former Indian Cricketer and Founder
Director of IISM, and Ms. Mugdha Bavare, Lead
Sports Psychologist at Olympic Gold Quest and
Founder Director of MindSports.
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They talked at length about how they started
their journey in the sports industry and how it
has evolved since then. They also highlighted
various barriers faced by athletes, including
societal perceptions, the importance of
mentorship, and creating a supportive ecosystem
to nurture talent that enables athletes to
thrive. The panellists were kind enough to
answer each and every question the audience asked
them. They also answered the questions posed by
the attendees who attended the discussion online.
The athletes had the opportunity to seek
clarifications from the panellists, fostering an
interactive and engaging environment.
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The event also gave the athletes a platform where
they could share their personal experiences and
challenges, allowing for a deeper understanding
of the issues at hand. Following the panel
discussion, participants had the chance to
network with the panellists, promoting
collaboration and the exchange of ideas. The
event successfully raised awareness about the
barriers faced by athletes aspiring to pursue
sports as a mainstream career. The attendees
gained insights into the challenges and the
importance of addressing them. The panel
discussion facilitated the sharing of
experiences, best practises, and recommendations
for creating a more inclusive and supportive
environment for athletes. The event received
overwhelmingly positive feedback from
participants. Attendees expressed their
appreciation for the panellists expertise, the
organisation of the event, and the opportunity
to engage in meaningful discussions. Several
participants shared that they gained valuable
insights and were inspired to take action in
their respective spheres to promote sports as a
viable career choice.