From an extra-curricular activity to a full-fledged career option, various sports in India have evolved into a viable alternative for youngsters today. It has been revived and has received a monumental boost with Indian sportsmen dotting the variegated Indian sports horizon. Young students have fewer qualms about pursuing a career in sports these days. This week K-Kariyarcha will guide students and parents who wish to pursue a career in sports on Saturday, 16th June 2012 at 12 noon and 5:30 pm only on IBN-Lokmat.
Though it is true that a cricket-crazy country such as India, cricket enjoys more popularity than any other sport, but exceptionally well performance by Indian men and women in the recent past has turned the table around. A career in sports is accompanied with its share of plenty of hard work, glamour and fame but this does not come easy for anyone. Focus, determination and hard-work are essential for any player to excel in his / her field. Being on top of one‘s game and making some sacrifices are just a part of a sportsperson‘s journey.
For a child to grow in this field, developing interest in a particular sport form a young age is essential. Falling in love with the game at its nascent stage and working hard to accomplish goals is important. A parent should realize that formal training is an important part of this field, and if one has the talent it should undoubtedly be nurtured. There are various institutions both private and government-owned that help nurture the talent of a child in this dynamic industry. Sports media and marketing, management, training, coaching, sports medicine and law, sports engineering, etc are just a few options to choose from.
Smart young minds looking to make a career in this industry will be guided in this episode. Watch this exclusive episode of ´K-Kariyarcha‘ on Saturday, 16th June 2012 at 12 noon and 5:30 pm only on IBN-Lokmat.
You can also watch the repeat episode on Sunday, 17th June 2012 at 10:30 am.