Unity Through Sport: Journey to a Diverse India | Rishi Narain | TEDxYouth@TheShriramMillenniumNoida

This thought-provoking TEDx talk promises to ignite your passion for the transformative power of sports in India. Today, we embark on a journey to explore how sport can be the driving force that shapes India's future, making it a more inclusive and diverse nation. The question that beckons us is, how can we harness this immense demographic dividend to illuminate the path towards a brighter future?

But it's not just theory – Rishi Narain’s personal journey exemplifies the undeniable power of sports. They recently achieved an extraordinary feat in Spain as the non-playing captain of the Asia Pacific Youth team, conquering Europe in a thrilling match. What makes this victory even more remarkable is the captivating diversity within the team, composed of 12 extraordinary talents hailing. This assembly of young minds transcends boundaries and embodies the profound spirit of unity in diversity.

As the talk progressed, inspiration and insights into how sports can steer India towards a future that is more inclusive and diverse was spoken about. This talk demonstrates that, beyond being just a game, sports serve as a powerful catalyst for change in the quest to create a brighter tomorrow for India.
One of India’s best-known names in golf, Rishi Narain, has been a champion player, author, marketing expert and golf commentator for the past 30 years. He has been an Asian Games Gold Medalist for India in Golf and the National amateur champion at the junior men’s level and is currently playing at the senior level. In 2023, Mr Narain was the first Indian to be named nonplaying captain/manager of the Asia Pacific International Amateur Team. He was Awarded Asia Pacific Pioneer of Golf Award in 2019 and was named one of Asia’s 30 most powerful people in Golf Business by Asia Pacific Golf Summit and Golf Inc. magazine in 2015. Rishi Narain has Been the Tournament Director for every level at over 1000 golf tournaments and is the publisher and editor of India Golf Weekly. He hosted the daily TV show “European Golf Weekly” which aired for 10 years across India. He was a speaker at the KPMG World Golf Business Summit, Wales and at Asia Pacific Golf Summit which takes place annually. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx