Saina Nehwal, Rani Rampal & Asmita Dey decode what India needs to build world-class athletes

What does it take to build a champion beyond the medal? At ET WLF 2026, Olympic medallist and former World No. 1 badminton player Saina Nehwal, former Indian hockey captain and Olympian Rani Rampal, and India’s first-ever Commonwealth Games judo gold medallist Asmita Dey discuss India’s evolving sporting ecosystem. From grassroots development, coaching and sports science to sponsorships, financial security, tournaments and athlete exposure, the champions share what India still needs to do to build world-class athletes consistently.