Nithin Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, recently shared his thoughts on a statement made by India’s badminton coach, Pullela Gopichand. Gopichand said that parents shouldn’t encourage their kids to pursue sports unless they have a lot of money.
Kamath understands Gopichand’s worries but believes there are more chances now in sports than before. He talked about how it’s tough to work in a job you don’t like, whether that’s in sports or school. He said, “If you’re not happy in what you do, you might not do well, and that can make finding a good job harder in today’s world.”
Kamath also mentioned that even if someone doesn’t become a famous athlete, there are many job options available now. For instance, they can work as coaches or personal trainers. There are more people looking for trainers than ever before! He pointed to new companies like @FITTRwithsquats and @gametheoryindia, which focus on fitness and see lots of interest from people wanting help to get fit. He concluded by saying that many people are willing to pay for coaching, just like companies such as @urbanclap help people with home services.
Earlier, Gopichand had voiced his concerns about how hard it is to make money in sports, saying, “We can’t really support sports as a career unless kids come from wealthy families.”
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