Bridging the gap: Ministry steps in to bring funding for national leagues in 13 discipline

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There is so much happening in Indian Sports, where stakeholders who have worked hard behind the scenes to make this entity extremely popular. Talking about the latest development, Indian Sports Ministry have laid out solid plan to back 13 Multi City Based Franchise Sports Leagues in order to develop Sporting culture in the country. Dwelling further into developments, they are all set to host distinct leagues in various sporting disciplines inclu…

Bridging the gap: Ministry steps in to bring funding for national leagues in 13 discipline

New Delhi: Seeking to be a bridge between national federations and corporate houses willing to spend on creating a “league culture” in India, the sports ministry will be involved in overseeing the conduct of franchise-based events in 13 disciplines, including boxing and wrestling. The ministry, it is learnt, is already involved in helping bring corporate funding for existing leagues in hockey, and kabaddi, and it will soon be ensuring the launch…