India's Shrinking Playgrounds Threaten Future of Grassroots Sport
India marks National Sports Day on Saturday, prompting reflection on the state of public sporting infrastructure across the country. A growing concern is the rapid disappearance of open maidans and playgrounds in urban and semi-urban areas. Experts and observers argue that children cannot be expected to choose outdoor sport over digital entertainment if physical play spaces no longer exist. The decline of accessible public grounds is seen as a fundamental barrier to nurturing grassroots sporting talent in India.
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