Sportstar : 47 years of inspiring kids to play

Can a single poster spark a child's lifelong passion for playing? What if the stories we share about athletes could be the spark to get more kids to play?Tune in to the Get Kids to Play podcast as Vijay Krishnamurthy and Saumil Majmudar chat with Ayon Sengupta, Editor of Sportstar/The Hindu. With Sportstar celebrating its 47th year, Ayon shares how sports media has evolved and its crucial role in inspiring the next generation.00:00 - Introduction03:03 - Why school sports get ignored by media09:30 - "School Sports Star" - kids as reporters11:59 - India's sports economy reality check13:23 - IIT Madras athlete scholarships19:53 - Balancing criticism in sports journalism23:15 - "Gen Next" - spotting young talent early25:21 - PE teacher shortage crisis26:55 - Parents as sports role models28:07 - Learning from Jamaica's parent participation29:15 - Closing thoughtsFor more information, please visit the following websites. Get Kids To Play (Book)https://amzn.in/d/5vGci1oSportstar Magazinehttps://sportstar.thehindu.com/