The third season of the Sportstar Sports Conclave gathers leading athletes, industry experts, and key stakeholders from Rajasthan’s sports community for a day-long exploration of the current sports landscape and ways to herald a sporting revolution in the region. The event features a power-packed roster of speakers from diverse fields, all committed to advancing sports in the state, with Chief Guest Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore leading the sessions.
A special address will also be delivered by Ajay Jadeja. Here is the line-up, along with their respective topics: File photo | Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore after winning his Olympic silver medal at the 2004 Athens Summer Games | Photo Credit: Vino John Army man, sports minister, member of parliament - Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore became the first Indian to win an individual silver at the Olympics post Independence. He made the podium in the men’s double trap shooting event at the Athens Games in 2004.
Born in Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, Rathore dabbled in many sports and was particularly passionate about cricket. He even earned himself a spot in the Madhya Pradesh Ranji Trophy team. However, his mother’s dissuasion and selection in the prestigious National Defence Academy meant he couldn’t grab the coveted opportunity.
Rathore then joined the Indian Military Academy and was stationed in Jammu and Kashmir during the Kargil War. His regiment won the Army Chief Citation and the Governor of J&K Citation. ‘Major’ Rajyavardhan Si.