The Future of Sports Tech in India with Olympian Shikha Tandon #232

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The Future of Sports Tech in India with Olympian Shikha Tandon #232

The Sports Tech Allstars Podcast

32 minutes 12 seconds

9 months ago

The Future of Sports Tech in India with Olympian Shikha Tandon #232

🎙Welcome back to another episode of the Sports Tech Allstars Podcast! With continued focus on the Indian ecosystem in build up to the Indian Sports Biz & Tech Report, we present: Shikha Tandon, Chief Resilience and Partnerships Officer at svexa.

In this episode, we discuss Shikha's journey from being an elite athlete to working in the sports tech industry, the role of technology in enhancing athletic performance, and the current state of the Indian sports tech ecosystem. Shikha shares insights on the challenges faced in adopting technology in sports, the importance of youth development in preparation for the 2036 Olympics, and her personal aspirations to contribute to India's sports landscape.

Takeaways

- Shikha Tandon is a former Olympian and an Arjuna Awardee.

- Svexa focuses on human performance through technology and analytics.

- The transition from athlete to tech innovator can be smooth with the right academic background.

- Technology is revolutionizing athletic performance and training methods.

- The Indian sports tech market is at a unique inflection point, especially with the 2036 Olympics bid.

- Adoption of technology in sports faces challenges such as resistance from coaches and lack of infrastructure.

- Youth development is crucial for India's future success in sports.

- Collaboration among stakeholders is essential for driving innovation in sports tech.

- Sports can play a significant role in promoting health and wellness in society.

- Personal experiences and insights from athletes can greatly enhance the sports tech ecosystem.

To learn more, visit: svexa.com

Get in touch with Shikha Tandon at: www.linkedin.com/in/shikha-tandon-oly-1246ab31/

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

03:03 Understanding Svexa

05:54 Transitioning from Athlete to Tech Innovator

08:54 Impact of Technology on Athletic Performance

14:01 Current State of Indian Sports Tech

19:55 Challenges in Developing a Sports Culture in India

22:37 Future Trends in Sports Technology Adoption

27:03 Looking Ahead: Goals for 2025

29:03 Favorite Sporting Moment