Australia-India Sports Engagement event highlights bilateral opportunities

Perth, December 9 (Australia India News Newsdesk)

The Australia India Sports Engagement event, organized by the Australia India Business Council of Western Australia and the City of Perth, recently, showcased the growing potential for collaboration between the two nations in the field of sports.

Supported by the Consulate of India in Perth, the event featured a keynote address by Consul General Amarjeet Singh Takhi. Prominent attendees included Deputy Lord Mayor Cr Bruce Reynolds, CEO of the City of Perth Michelle Reynolds, and Cr Raj Doshi, who represented Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas.

The highlight of the event was an insightful panel discussion featuring renowned sports personalities and experts, including Australian cricketer and Mumbai Indians player Jason Behrendorff, Olympic hockey penalty corner specialist Chris Ciriello, former GM of Port Adelaide Football Club Andrew Hunter, and Leena Walavalkar, Global Head of Technology Innovation at Tata Consultancy Services.

Moderated by Michael Carter, Head of International Engagement and Trade at CCIWA, the panel explored opportunities to deepen sports engagement, emphasizing the role of sports in fostering stronger bilateral ties and cultural exchange.

The event underscored the significant role of sports diplomacy in enhancing collaboration between Australia and India, providing a platform to strengthen community ties and promote mutual growth in the sports sector.