Six Lessons From Six Million Kids at Play | Saumil Majmudar | TEDxDPUVidyapeeth
What if the secret to a meaningful, joyful life was something we all once knew - and then forgot as we grew up?
In this thought-provoking and deeply human TEDx talk, Saumil Majmudar, Co-founder & CEO of Sportz Village, India’s leading sports education organization, shares six timeless lessons he's learned from over six million children at play across two decades. From embracing imperfection and playing with what you have, to redefining leadership and learning from scars - these are lessons that can reshape how we live, learn, work, and lead.
With warmth and insight, Saumil challenges us to reimagine play not as a childish pastime, but as a powerful force for well-being, connection, and purpose - especially in an age of stress, burnout, and disconnection.
As a trailblazer in the movement to get 100 million children to play and become champions in life, Saumil has spent over 20 years working with schools, parents, brands, CSR donors, and governments to integrate play and sport into education and development. An IIT-Bombay and IIM-Bangalore alumnus, national committee member (NSEB, CII, and more), black belt in karate, and co-author of Get Kids To Play, he combines entrepreneurial grit with an educator’s heart and has consistently advocated for a more inclusive, joyful approach to sports and physical education.
This talk is not just for educators or parents - it's for anyone who’s forgotten how to laugh 300 times a day, and wants to rediscover the joy, creativity, and courage that play brings into life.
Watch till the end and ask yourself: When will you start to play again?#SaumilMajmudar #TEDx #GetKidsToPlay #SportzVillage #PlayIsPowerful #ChildhoodWisdom #LifeLessons #SportsEducation #Leadership #PurposeThroughPlay Saumil Majmudar is a visionary entrepreneur revolutionizing sports education and grassroot sports development, ensuring that more kids play and kids play more. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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