Sports & sports industries
Performance, innovation and international reach France–India
A Rapidly Growing Economic and Societal Sector
Sport and the sports industry now constitute a structuring economic sector, at the intersection of performance, innovation, events, media, and regional development. Beyond sporting practice itself, it encompasses equipment, infrastructure, sports business, technology, health, education, and marketing.
In a context of globalised competitions, increasing professionalisation, and the digitalisation of uses, sport is becoming a vector of influence, economic growth, and social cohesion.
Vision 2025–2030: Innovation, Internationalisation, and Sustainability
Between 2025 and 2030, the sports industry will be shaped by several major dynamics:
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development of major international sporting events,
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integration of technologies (data, AI, wearables, fan experience),
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the rise of e-sports and hybrid formats,
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professionalisation of sports and commercial structures,
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sustainability of infrastructure and social responsibility.
Sport is emerging as a strategic lever for innovation, attractiveness, and economic diplomacy.
France-India Analysis
France
France has a structured and widely recognised sports ecosystem, characterised by:
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expertise in organising major international sporting events,
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know-how in sports infrastructure and event engineering,
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strong industries in equipment, sports business, and technology,
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close links between sport, regional development, education, and innovation.
France positions itself as a key player in high-performance sport, major events, and related industries.
India
India is experiencing rapid growth in sport and its related industries:
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a young population and a rapidly expanding market,
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increasing popularity of professional leagues,
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sustained development of sports infrastructure,
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growing interest in sport as a lever for health, education, and the economy.
The country is becoming a major player in the large-scale deployment of sports industries.
600+ billion
estimated value of the global sports economy
600+ million
Sports audience in India, across all sports
Top 5
European: France's position in sports events
+ 7%
per year: average growth of the sports sector
Common strategic challenges
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Development of Sports Infrastructure
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technological innovation and fan experience,
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professionalisation of sports organisations,
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regional attractiveness and international image,
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training, health, and social inclusion.
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Sports industries represent a point of convergence between the economy, innovation, and society.
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A Structuring Axis of the France–India Corridor
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France–India cooperation in sport and the sports industries opens up opportunities in:
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the organisation of sporting and international events,
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sports infrastructure and equipment,
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sports business, media, and marketing,
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technologies applied to sport and performance,
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training and management of sporting talent.
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FIBC Perspective and Positioning
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The platform adopts a strategic and structured perspective on sport and the sports industries between France and India by:
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facilitating dialogue between sports stakeholders, industrial players, and institutions,
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promoting sector expertise and initiatives,
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supporting understanding of economic and institutional frameworks,
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identifying opportunities for cooperation and sustainable partnerships.
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This approach aims to position sport and the sports industries as a dynamic pillar of France–India cooperation, serving innovation, attractiveness, and international influence.
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