The Centre for India Australia Studies (CIAS) and O.P. Jindal Global are organizing an exciting webinar on 'Representation of Women in Sports Governance' scheduled for Wednesday, 2 March 2022 between 11:00 AM- 12:30 PM (IST).

The webinar aims to understand reasons for witnessing fewer women in sports governance. It is the third in a series of webinars under a project on “Promoting Women in Leadership: Diversity on Boards in Australia and India” supported by the Australian Government. The project was inaugurated by Her Excellency, Hon. Margaret Beazley, Governor of New South Wales, Australia.

About Centre for India Australia Studies (CIAS)

The Centre for India Australia Studies (CIAS) is the first and only Centre with a focus on the India-Australia bilateral relationship that is embedded in an Indian Higher Education Institution. This emphasises the scope for an increase in momentum, from an Indian perspective, for this important bilateral relationship.

About O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU)

O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) is a non-profit global university established by the Government of Haryana and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

JGU is the only ‘Institution of Eminence’ and is India’s No. 1 Private University. It was established as a philanthropic initiative by the Founding Chancellor, Mr. Naveen Jindal in memory of his father, Mr. O.P. Jindal.

The webinar brings an amazing lineup of distinguished panelists including:

Margot Foster AM OLY: Director, Motorsport Australia and Former Director, Australian Sports Commission.

Juanita Maiden: Director, Queensland Cricket and Director, Queensland Rugby League, Southeast Region.

Dr. Johanna Adriaanse: Associate in Sport Management and Expert in Sport, Women and Gender Equality, University of Technology Sydney.

Sara Pilot: Chairperson, Women’s Committee, All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Chairperson, Centre for Equity and Inclusion (CEQUIN).

Aahna Mehrotra: Partner, TMT Law Practice and Founder, AM Sports Law & Management Co.

Anjali Shah: Executive Committee Member at the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Co-Founder, Premier India Football Academy (PIFA).

Lead Moderator: Prof. Shaun Star, Associate Professor, Jindal Global Law School and Board Member, Judo Australia.

Moderator: Divyangana Dhankar AGIA ACG, Assistant Professor of Legal Practice, Jindal Global Law School.

Registration for participants

Potential conference attendees and participants can register for the event by sending an email to cias@jgu.edu.in with their name and institutional details by 1st March 2022.

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