Effect of Coronavirus on Sports in India

Since its arrival, the COVID-19 has spread to almost all parts of the globe. The spread of the novel Coronavirus has posed a significant impact on almost every sector. The sports and entertainment sectors are one of the worst-hit as they have lost huge revenues.

To protect the health of athletes and players, most major sporting events have been canceled or postponed. The outbreak also had a big effect on sporting events in India.

Moreover, with fans not present at the sports stadiums, the ‘feel’ of watching an exciting game is missing. Experts also predict that the Indian sports, with cricket as its crown jewel, seem to have an uncertain future in the post-COVID world.

Indian Sports Ecosystem is At Big Risk

Sport in India has long been considered a valuable tool for building bridges and fostering communication between different communities. But with the stoppage of all sporting events, most sporting bodies are facing a big tension.

In India, the lockdown and its longer-term effects threaten the future of clubs, leagues, academies, and support staff. In the advent of COVID-19, millions of jobs are at risk on a global scale. This includes sports professionals and those working in retail, travel, tourism, and other sectors.

All that signifies that India’s sports personnel will continue to face stress in the upcoming months even after everything gets back to the normal. The global sporting events and activities are faltering back to normal. But it is unlikely for Indian sports fans to witness any live sporting action in the next six months.