New Delhi: Nita Ambani, wife of India's richest industrialist and famous businessman Reliance Group chairman Mukesh Ambani, spoke about increasing the role of women in sports. Neeta Ambani is the founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation. She is also the first Indian woman member of the International Olympic Committee.
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Nita Ambani elaborated on the potential of sports in India at 'The Importing a Billion Dream: The India Opportunity' at The Sports Business Summit held in London. She said that India is a young country and it is advancing rapidly. If India's youth were a country in itself, it would have been the third-largest country in the world. Owner of Indian Premier League (IPL) team Mumbai Indians, Nita Ambani said in her speech that India is achieving new heights in all areas and includes sports.
Women can be helpful in getting involved in sports as well as pursue it. Nita Ambani spoke about India's potential by referring to the broadcasting rights of the IPL and the viewership of the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. Citing the example of young athlete Hima Das, Nita Ambani said that if she did not have facilities, she prepared by running barefoot.
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Today she is the brand ambassador of sports goods company Adidas. She also mentioned PM Modi's attention to sports in the country. She said that Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi has started several programs to prioritize sports in the country. Under this, he has started 'Khelo India' and 'Fit India Movement'.