Australia is exploring business opportunities in the sporting arena in India and is looking at partnerships with Indian businessmen to improve sporting infrastructure here. “We are looking at partnerships not only for cricket but also for development of other sports like hockey, football and lawn tennis,” Peter Forby, consul general and trade commissioner, told Business Standard on Wednesday.
Forby said Australian businessmen are not only looking at the metros and the bigger cities but also smaller towns.To help them get into partnerships with Indian business people, the trade commission has started an initiative called Business Club Australia (BCA).It provides a platform to business people to explore opportunities in India.
BCA has already launched initiatives for the Commonwealth Games to be held in Delhi in October. “Forty six Australian companies have won contracts valued at A$61 million (Rs 252 crore) in Delhi for the Commonwealth Games. Australian involvement includes stadium and athlete village design, surfaces, training, licensing, security, ticketing and design and implementation of the Queens Baton Relay,” said Forby.
