FICCI will host the 15th edition of the Global Sports Summit, FICCI TURF 2025, alongside the India Sports Awards 2025 on 21 November at Federation House in New Delhi. The summit will feature keynote sessions, ministerial discussions, industry panels and technology showcases, culminating with the annual awards ceremony.
Centred around the theme ‘Indian Sports – Forging the Path to Global Excellence’, TURF 2025 aims to deepen conversations on the business of sport, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, athletes, industry stakeholders and investors further strengthening FICCI’s efforts to shape India’s sporting future.
A major highlight this year is Australia’s participation as the Partner Country, with the Australian High Commissioner to India, His Excellency Philip Green, confirmed to attend. This collaboration reflects the strong sporting and economic ties between the two nations.
Tamil Nadu will join the summit as the Partner State, while Uttar Pradesh will participate as the Feature State, adding cultural depth and reinforcing state-level engagement in the sporting ecosystem.
The summit will also see an impressive line-up of speakers, including Government of India joint secretary department of sports Vineel Krishna, Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha, FICCI Sports Committee chairman and GMR Sports president PKSV Sagar, South African cricket legend Jonty Rhodes, Indian Olympic Association vice president Gagan Narang, Pro Kabaddi League co-founder Charu Sharma, England & Wales Cricket Board managing director The Hundred Vikram Banerjee, Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association president Yuvraj Mahanaaryaman Scindia among others.
Green said, “Australia is a natural partner for India’s sporting ambitions. Australia has world class coaching, sports science and sports technology and we have high-level expertise in running major sporting events, building stadiums, marketing, and all the related disciplines. Australia is a ready and willing partner to support India’s sporting success, and we welcome the opportunity to partner with FICCI Turf to foster collaboration and partnerships in the sports sector.”
Sagar added, “In 2025, our focus is on showcasing how sports can drive economic growth, community engagement and national pride. We are very proud to have Australia as our partner country, highlighting opportunities for international collaboration and knowledge exchange.”
