New Delhi: It would rather be wrong to look at sports as just a source of entertainment and physical well being as the field is way beyond it in terms if gripping the minds of the viewers and creating a significant impact. And when we talk about India, where sports is considered nothing less than a religion, the mark becomes even more indelible.
Sportspersons with their exquisite prowess not only bring laurels to a nation but manage to ignite a wave for all the sporting enthusiasts. The recently-c0ncluded Paris Olympics has managed to ignite a similar wave of sporting enthusiasm among the youth in India, who are now considering sports as a career option and have started to think beyond usual.
Surge in sports training centres across India
As per a latest analysis on consumer search trends, the search for various sports training facilities has witnessed a substantial increase during the Summer Games period as compared to the previous months. According to Justdial, nationwide searches for sports training centres experienced a massive 110 percent increase during the sporting extravaganza. This surge was particularly pronounced in metropolitan cities, with a 133% increase in searches compared to non-metropolitan areas, which saw a 92% rise.
As far as the major cities are concerned, national capital Delhi witnessed a 157% increase while Mumbai saw a 171% rise. Pune, Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad recorded 203%, 60%, 69% and 94% surge. Cities like Kolkata and Ahmedabad also saw a significant increase of 224% and 154% respectively. In non-metropolitan areas, the trend was equally impressive, with Dehradun reporting a 281% increase, Patna at 263%, and Guwahati at 246%.
The Neeraj Chopra impact
Among the sporting categories that saw an impressive spike, Javelin throw witnesses an outstanding 825% increases in search, for which the credit goes to star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra who bagged a silver medal at the showpiece event. Meanwhile, Pistol shooting and rifle shooting training centres also experienced significant growth with searches increasing by 282% and 230%, respectively.
Here’s a detailed look at the significant surge in numbers
Pan India: 110%
Metro Cities vs. Non-Metro Cities:
· Metro Cities: 133%
· Non-Metro Cities: 92%
City-Wise Increases in Metro Cities
· Kolkata: 224%
· Pune: 203%
· Mumbai: 171%
· Delhi: 157%
· Ahmedabad: 154%
· Hyderabad: 94%
· Bangalore: 69%
· Chennai: 60%
City-Wise Increases in Non-Metro Cities
· Dehradun: 281%
· Patna: 263%
· Guwahati: 246%
Category-Wise Spikes
· Javelin Throw Classes: 825%
· Pistol Shooting Training Centers: 282%
· Rifle Shooting Training Centers: 230%
· Archery Classes: 193%
· Sword Fencing Classes: 162%
· Hockey Coaching Classes: 81%
· Badminton Clubs and Classes: 78%
· Table Tennis Classes: 73%
City-Wise Spikes for Top Categories
· Javelin Throw Classes: Delhi (1085%), Mumbai (4332%), Pune (3942%)
· Rifle Shooting Training Centers: Pune (1013%), Mumbai (549%), Chennai (311%)
· Pistol Shooting Training Centers: Mumbai (921%), Delhi (485%), Pune (476%)
· Archery Classes: Delhi (747%), Hyderabad (733%), Mumbai (472%)
· Badminton Clubs and Classes: Kolkata (237%), Chandigarh (201%), Ahmedabad (172%), Pune (156%), Mumbai (121%), Delhi (114%)
· Table Tennis Classes: Mumbai (150%), Delhi (137%), Pune (86%)
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