Startup Conclave To Explore Business Opportunities In Sports 

Hyderabad: Entrepreneurship opportunities in sports and allied fields would be explored at a start-up conclave to be held here on Saturday and Sunday. The fifth edition of August Fest would have two events - Scale Up festival and the Sports Carnival. Over 60 business leaders and sports personalities are expected to speak at the events and 10 workshops will be held, Adi Vemuru, one of the organizers said.

Seasoned shuttler Jwala Gutta said such events are needed to establish an eco-system for sports to take a major leap. Telangana IT Secretary Jayesh Ranjan said the August Fest, into its fifth year, would provide guidance to start-up enthusiasts. The state government would promote start-ups, he said. There are opportunities for start-ups in sports as well with competitive leagues coming up in different sports, he added.