$5M US Coaches’ Salary vs 18% GST in India | Can Sports Survive in India? | Play More, Live More Ep.1 — Founders Talk Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:52:16 -0500 en © 2026 $5M US Coaches’ Salary vs 18% GST in India | Can Sports Survive in India? | Play More, Live More Ep.1 — Founders Talk yes 6ded6591-0c93-5dcb-9b04-25f342c353a2 hello@machaxi.com Machaxi episodic false Why do college coaches in the US earn salaries of $5 million, while India’s sports ecosystem struggles under an 18% GST burden? 🤯

In this Play More, Live More: Episode 1 — Founders Talk, the Machaxi founders dive deep into the future of sports in India. From the impact of AI creating more free time for people to play, to the cultural mindset around sports adoption, to policies like Khelo India and the role of federations — this episode asks the tough question: Can sports truly survive and thrive in India? 🇮🇳

🎙️ Topics Covered:

  • AI and its role in unlocking more time for sports participation
  • Why India lags behind in sports adoption compared to the West and China
  • US college coaches’ $5M salaries vs. India’s sports infrastructure gap
  • The impact of 18% GST on sports and affordability
  • Khelo India, sports federations, and the way forward

👉 Whether you’re an athlete, coach, policymaker, or sports enthusiast, this conversation will give you new insights into where Indian sports is headed — and what needs to change for us to build a true Sports Revolution.

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