Where Will Children Play? The Future of Indian Sport Across Indian cities, children are running out of places to play. Grounds are being built over, parks restrict ball games, and schools often skip playgrounds altogether. At the same time, private academies are flourishing—raising performance levels but also putting access behind a fee.

In this episode of Game Play Sport, hosts Rahul, Arvind and Kailash are joined by Manuja Veerappa, senior sports journalist with The Times of India. Together, they explore the disappearance of playing spaces in Bengaluru, the rise of private academies, and what these shifts say about India’s sporting priorities.

Can India protect play for all—or will it belong only to those who can pay?

Watch the full episode now!

In this episode of Game Play Sport, we dive into the evolving story of India’s sports pay gap—how the difference in salaries and prize money between male and female athletes is finally starting to close. From the BCCI’s landmark equal pay announcements for women cricketers to the growing visibility of female athletes in badminton, wrestling, and football, we break down why this shift matters for gender equality in Indian sports today.

We are joined by Aradhana and Shravanti Mokashi — sisters, former state-level badminton players, and now coaches — who’ve spent decades navigating the realities of being women in a space still dominated by men.

We also unpack:

What Is the Gender Pay Gap in Indian Sports & Why Did It Persist So Long?

The Rise of Women’s Sports Sponsorship and Corporate Support

The Influence of Saina Nehwal, Jwala Gutta & Ashwini Ponnappa In Shaping The Next Generation of Female Athletes

The Economics Behind Equal Pay: Can It Last?

Watch this eye-opening discussion on gender equality, pay parity, and the challenges still ahead for women athletes in India. From cricket to the Olympics, discover how India is leading the way toward true sports pay equality—and what it means for the next decade of Indian athletes.

In this episode of Game Play Sport, we dive into how OTT platforms have changed the way Indians experience sports — shifting the focus from just scores and stats to drama, storylines, and spectacle. Sports Are the New Reality TV — And OTT Made It Happen. From behind-the-scenes docuseries to slow-motion replays and cinematic narratives, sport today feels more like a show than ever before. We explore why streaming is not just changing how we watch sports, but why we watch it in the first place.

Our hosts also talk about:

Why Sports Now Feel Like Reality TV

The Netflix Effect: How Streaming Built Star Power

All Access, All Drama: What Sports Docuseries Are Really Selling

Are We Watching for the Match or the Myth?

Don’t miss this sharp and timely conversation about how OTT platforms are rewriting the playbook for Indian sports fans, only on Radio Azim Premji University. Tune in NOW!

Special thanks to Manuja Veerappa for the interview.

Discover more shows in English, Hindi, and Kannada: https://azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/radio-azim-premji-university

Follow us on Instagram: @radioazimpremjiuniv

Credits: Akshay Ramuhalli, Bruce Lee Mani, Gorveck Thokchom, Kishor Mandal, Kruthika Rao, Narayan Krishnaswamy, Prashant Vasudevan, Ram Seshadri, Sananda Dasgupta, Seema Seth, Shraddha Gautam, Supriya Joshi, and Velu Shankar.

#GamePlaySport #Netflix #ott #Podcast #EducationAndSport #StayCurious #RadioAzimPremjiUniversity