What India can learn from Japan’s community sports model
Published on: Feb. 12, 2026, 11 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Japan’s strong performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics highlights the importance of a community-based sports ecosystem that India can learn from. In Japan, local municipal bodies play a key role in promoting sports, building infrastructure and organising activities, supported by local budgets, national funding and corporate sponsorships.
