Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju says online fantasy sports are 'revolutionising' consumption of sports
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Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju says online fantasy sports are 'revolutionising' consumption of sports

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Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said online fantasy sports platforms are “revolutionising” the consumption of sports in the country. Speaking at the 10th Global Sports Summit: FICCI ‘TURF’ 2020, he said: “I see how fantasy sports is fuelling sports consumption. Online fantasy sports is instrumental in revolutionising the manner in which sports enthusiasts engage with their respective favourite sports.” Harsh Jain, CEO and Co-Founder, Dream11 & Dream Sports, during a conversation, highlighted the direct impact that online fantasy sports have on the sports industry and the Indian economy at large. It’s based on the actual sports match, and on real-life events and it’s not available 24x7.” Sangita Reddy, President, FICCI, and Joint MD, Apollo Hospitals Group, while speaking about the potential of fantasy sports in India, said, “online fantasy sports industry is actively working to develop and strengthen, and provide meaningful impetus to the entire sports ecosystem and is committed to creating impact dual partnerships for the government and other organisations to help realise the true potential of sports.

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