Career In Sports

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Sports is no longer a pastime or a matter of hobby alone. It has attained a prestigious status all over the world. One can well imagine its importance by the craze of sports lovers seen at the time of matches, the coverage it gets in newspapers, magazines and television programmes. On the one hand, a good player or a good team can bring international frame to the country, on the other it may fetch lucrative return in the form of cash prizes and awards. Even otherwise an international championship involves as much as hundred million dollars. In order to cash upon the popularity of international sports events and avail of the opportunity they provide for advertising their products, the corporate world is spending astronomically high amounts of money by way of sponsorships. In addition, training facilities to the sportspersons are also offered by some of the big companies. These facts, in a way, indicate the potential of sports and scope it can provide to the players.

With the corporate world making its contribution, career opportunities in sports are increasing. While there are a host of jobs providing by the government organizations like Sports Authority of India, National Institute of Sports, Universities, Colleges, Schools, Public and Private Sector Companies, job opportunities are also provided by Indian Railways, Indian Airlines, Panjab & Sind Bank, State Bank of India etc. Jobs to sports persons are offered in the form of sports Quota. For example, the Indian Railways alone takes 300 sportspersons in their jobs under sports quota. Besides getting lucrative salaries, the sports persons are also offered adequate facilities such as freedom from attendance in the office and are also given training opportunities.

• University / College / School Teacher
• Qualified Health Club Practitioner
• Physical Fitness Expert / Director
• Stadia Manager / Administrator
• Distinguished Sports Scientist.
• Supervisory / Counsellor / Sports Officer in various Govt. Semi - Government, and Private Organizations
• Director of Physical Education
• Sports of physiotherapist
• Sports of Manager
• Specialist in Sports Coaching and selection.

Besides exclusive sports magazines, today, there is hardly any newspaper or magazine, which do not cover sports. If one is enterprising one can even start writing, if he has a flair for and ability to write. While one can become a sports journalist or columnist even without being a sportsman, it is but natural that a seasoned sportsman will enjoy wide readership and also get good salary.

As the T.V. is getting more and more popular a good amount of its time is allotted to sports activities. With the growing number of private cable TV networks the scope for opportunities as commentator on television and even radio are growing.

Growing industrialization leading to ever - rising pollution in urban areas, spread of literacy has made people more health conscious. They are already to spend heavily to keep themselves physically fit. It has created demand for health clubs and fitness centres. In all metropolitan cities, such health centres are having a mushroom growth. They are charging a hefty fee from their clients. Sports persons are most potential people for opening health and fitness centres because they are experienced and generally have good health, robust physique, stamina and strength to impart training. By making appropriate investment in creating the necessary infrastructure one can earn handsomely. In fact, it has become a fullfledged business like nay other commercial business. Future in this field is indeed very bright.

Apart from other business opportunities in sports, marketing of several sports events is a flourishing business nowadays. It was Mark Hume Mc Cormack who revolutionized the world of games and sports by introducing sponsorships. He established International Management Group (IMG) which is now promoting sponsoring and marketing a number of sports event in India and abroad. His IMG marketed recently held Wills World Cup Cricket internationally. He is considered founder of sports marketing industry. One can choose any of sports events and can buy marketing rights from the organizer. You can distribute space and time for advertisements during that event and earn handsome amount.

One can even open a shop for trading or manufacturing sports goods or sportswear.

The reputed players after their retirement have good opportunities to start training to the young sports enthusiasts.

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