Addressing the summit, Dr. Indranil Khan, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Youth Services & Sports, Government of West Bengal, announced that sports medicine infrastructure in the state will be expanded beyond Kolkata to ensure athletes across West Bengal have access to professional medical support, fitness coaching, and injury management.

He said the state's sports ecosystem is expected to undergo significant transformation through improved infrastructure and manpower under the broader vision of Khelo India, while encouraging private investment in sports development.

Speaking at the inaugural session, Prashant Sharma, Chairman of the ICC National Healthcare Committee and Managing Director of Charnock Hospitals, emphasized that healthcare must move beyond treatment towards prevention, rehabilitation, and wellness. He noted that sports medicine will play a critical role in improving both athletic performance and public health.

Dr. Sankar Sengupta, Vice President of CAHO and Medical Superintendent of Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, stressed the need for standardized clinical practices, patient safety, and evidence-based care to strengthen sports medicine services.

Highlighting the Government of India's Khelo Bharat Niti, Sibananda Mishra, Regional Director-in-Charge, NSERC Kolkata, Sports Authority of India, said the new policy integrates sports science, artificial intelligence, and sports medicine to support India's growing sporting ambitions, including its aspiration to host the 2036 Olympics.

Experts at the summit also underlined the importance of injury prevention, corrective exercise, rehabilitation, and cardiac screening, describing preventive healthcare as essential for enhancing athlete performance and ensuring long-term sporting success.