On the 28th of July 2023, the institute in partnership with La Trobe Asia, launched the La Trobe Asia Brief Issue 9 – School sport for development in India.
There has long been an associated benefit between sport and learning, as it develops communication, social and psychological benefits. In the context of India, it could be used as an active part of the curriculum, to encourage activity-based learning initiatives and improve the quality of school education.
The prospect comes with challenges – India is a populous country, multilinguistic and culturally diverse. However, India is a sport loving nation, and sport has important roles to play in Indian society. This creates an opportunity for India to use sport as a tool to engage children and adults for increased social participation, livelihoods, development and community connections.
Panel:
- Dr Biju Philip, La Trobe Business School, La Trobe University
- The Hon. Lisa Singh, CEO, Australia India Institute
- Mr David Hussey, Head of Male Cricket, Cricket Victoria
- Dr Greg Dingle, La Trobe Business School, La Trobe University
Chair:
Associate Professor Bec Strating, Director, La Trobe Asia