FICCI Gujarat facilitated high-level engagements during the visit of HE Mr
@thierry_mathou, Ambassador of France to India, to Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, focused on strengthening cooperation in sports infrastructure, policy, innovation, and global sporting partnerships.
The visit and discussions were accompanied by Mr
@GokulJaykrishna, Chair, FICCI Gujarat State Council, and Mr Sanjay Adesara, Co-Chair, FICCI Sports Committee, reflecting FICCI’s continued commitment towards enabling international collaboration in the sports sector.
The discussions with senior Government representatives and industry leaders reflected Gujarat’s growing ambition to emerge as a globally recognised sporting destination and a leading “sports city” model integrating world-class infrastructure, urban development, tourism, technology, and economic growth.
A key highlight of the visit was the tour of the Narendra Modi Stadium and the broader Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave, showcasing the scale of India’s sporting ambitions and the transformative vision being pursued by Gujarat.
The engagement also builds upon the growing Indo-French partnership momentum ahead of RIGES in France, where India will be the Country of Honour, and FICCI TURF 2026, where France will be positioned as the Partner Country.
FICCI remains committed to enabling meaningful partnerships that strengthen India’s sports economy and deepen international cooperation through sport.