Sports jobs in India down by 25% post COVID-19 pandemic, searches up by 11%: Study

ongoing coronavirus crisis has hampered sports jobs in India to a great extent. pandemic continues to disrupt sporting activities in country, which has resulted in people losing out ir jobs. Moreover, re has been activity related to Indian cricket since March earlier this year and upcoming Indian Premier League 2020 (IPL 2020) season is seen as a much-needed relief for fans and cricketers.

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India sports job market after Covid-19 hits industry prospects: Sports jobs in India in crisis?

As per findings by popular job portal Indeed reported by Times of India, sports jobs in India have significantly reduced during to pandemic due to cancellation and indefinite postponements of sporting events. This has resulted in more people resorting to India sports job market for potential job openings. Moreover, by August 2020, people hit India sports job market for searches more frequently than before as month saw an increment of 11 percent searches in comparison to same time last year.

While searches were up by 11 percent in August, postings of sports jobs in India were down by a significant 25 percent in same month. With more candidates applying for jobs in sports during lesser opportunities available in market, many people primarily in sporting field are struggling to generate income during se stricken times. As Covid-19 hits sports in India, its contagious nature has t only halted sporting activities in country but also enforced a shutdown on stadiums, sports complexes and gyms, thus leaving many trainers and coaches without a job.

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Impact of IPL 2020 on Sports jobs in India and India sports job market

While fans will be treated with much-awaited IPL 2020 season from September 19 onwards, tournament will t be significantly improving declining sports jobs in India condition within India sports job market. Since IPL 2020 will be held in United Arab Emirates (UAE) instead of its home country this year, several groundsmen, stadium officials and vendors will remain without ir jobs at least for time being.

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Im source: BCCI Twitter