Leander Paes, an Indian sports expert, says that it’s not about winning medals.

Mumbai, Dec 9 : Indian tennis veteran Leander Paes said that the evolution of sports and the refinement of professional athletes over the past few years in India have created a valid need for skilled professionals that understand the nuances of the industry.

The winner of eight mens doubles and ten mixed doubles Grand Slam titles, Paes is of the opinion that the advent of sports leagues and noticeable performance of Indian athletes on the world stages have propelled consumer interest to an all-time high in Sports.

A report commissioned by Sporjo has revealed the transformation of Indian sports during the past decade.Observing the growth of the industry across parameters, Leander Paes, strategic advisor, Sporjo said, "Indias performance at the Olympics has put Sports at the centre of discussions.

Such results are a big boost to showcase that sport is a great career choice - be it as a pro athlete or as a professional in the sports arena.Its not just about winning medals, its about creating jobs and opportunities in our country."The report by Sporjo on Sports Careers said that the sports market in India was estimated at approximately INR 100 billion in FY 2020, making 0.1% of the countrys GDP.The report also noted the potential for further expansion as the contribution of the industry in Indias GDP is lower than the global average of 0.5%.inj/bsk Sporjo commissioned a report that revealed the transformation in Indian sports over the past decadePaes won eight mens doubles Grand Slam titles and ten mixed doubles Grand Slam title.He believes that the rise of sports leagues, and the visible performance of Indian athletes on the international stage, have fueled consumer interest in Sports.#Leander #Paes #Indian #expert #medals #Mumbai #Mumbai .