Bengaluru, March 15 -- Former India captain Virat Kohli on Saturday emphasised the role of women athletes as the driving force behind the transformation of women's sports in the country, noting that their self-driven efforts led to increased commercial growth, funding, and the eventual establishment of the Women's Premier League (WPL).
Speaking at the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit, powered by Leaders, Kohli reflected on the changing landscape of women's sports. "Women athletes were their own catalysts, driving attention to themselves, which led to commercial growth, increased funding, and ultimately, the creation of the WPL," he stated.
Kohli stressed the need for a collective approach towards sports development, asserting that ...