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$5M US Coaches’ Salary vs 18% GST in India | Can Sports Survive in India? | Play More, Live More Ep.1 — Founders Talk

by Machaxi

Why do college coaches in the US earn salaries of $5 million, while India’s sports ecosystem struggles under an 18% GST burden? 🤯In this Play More, Live More: Episode 1 — Founders Talk, the Machaxi founders dive deep into the future of sports in India. From the impact of AI creating more free time for people to play, to the cultural mindset around sports adoption, to policies like Khelo India and the role of federations — this episode asks the tough question: Can sports truly survive and thrive in India? 🇮🇳🎙️ Topics Covered:AI and its role in unlocking more time for sports participationWhy India lags behind in sports adoption compared to the West and ChinaUS college coaches’ $5M salaries vs. India’s sports infrastructure gapThe impact of 18% GST on sports and affordabilityKhelo India, sports federations, and the way forward👉 Whether you’re an athlete, coach, policymaker, or sports ent