New Delhi, March 15 -- Calling for long-term planning for India's sporting future, ICC Chairman Jay Shah on Sunday urged stakeholders to begin preparing for the 2030-2036 global sporting cycle, emphasising the importance of coordinated efforts across federations, corporates, athletes and the media.

Shah was speaking at the Grand Sports Conclave on Day 3 of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI) National Convention at the India Habitat Centre. The Conclave was hosted by the Delhi Sports Journalist Association (DSJA), according to a press release.

"While we focus on present competitions, we must also prepare for the future cycle -- the 2030 Commonwealth Games, the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and th...