PT Usha and Pullela Gopichand Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards at FICCI Turf 2025
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The 15th Global Sports Summit, FICCI TURF 2025, has come to a close in New Delhi. The two-day event brought together policymakers, athletes, and industry leaders to discuss India's growth in international sports. The summit, themed 'Indian Sports: Forging the Path to Global Excellence,' saw Australia join as the partner country, highlighting the commitment to enhanced ties in sports technology, training, and infrastructure. Key speakers included Joint Secretary Vineel Krishna, Secretary Hari Ranjan Rao, and Olympic medalist Gagan Narang, among others. The event culminated in the Indian Sports Awards 2025, which celebrated institutions and individuals driving India's sporting momentum. PT Usha, President of the Indian Olympic Association, and Pullela Gopichand, a badminton veteran, were awarded the Lifetime Achievement Awards in the female and male categories, respectively. Usha emphasized the importance of collaboration and equal opportunities for athletes, saying, 'Indian sport rises when we rise together.' Other notable award winners include: - Best State Promoting Sports: Madhya Pradesh - Best State Promoting Sports - Emerging: Uttarakhand - Leader in Sports Infrastructure and High-Performance Centres: Sports & Youth Services Dept, Govt of Odisha - Emerging Sportsperson of the Year (Male): Ayush Shetty - Emerging Sportsperson of the Year (Female): Suruchi Phogat - Para Sportsperson of the Year: Sumit Antil - Sports Coach of the Year (Male): Vijay Sharma - Sports Coach of the Year (Female): Suma Shirur The event also recognized Australia's commitment to India's growth in international sports, with the two countries set to collaborate on sports technology, training, and infrastructure development.
