Jithin Parammal Ambadi

About

I am Jithin Parammal Ambadi, a sports management professional and aspiring sports journalist based in Kerala, India.

My work focuses on making sports more inclusive, accessible, and safe—with a specific dedication to women in sport.

I hold an MSc with Distinction in Sport Management, Politics and International Development from Loughborough University, as well as an MBA from Liverpool John Moores University. But my journey in sport goes far beyond academia; it spans from grassroots community coaching to elite governance.

At the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), I contributed to pioneering diversity and inclusion research regarding sports-bra use among female jockeys, and supported media strategies addressing gender inequalities in British racing. I have also worked on the ground supporting female athletes at major international events like the World Gymnastics Championships.

At the community level, I founded TogetherKondotty Community Sport Projects. One of the milestones I am most proud of is coaching the first woman from my region to train for and complete an open long-distance road race—a small step that helped create greater visibility for women in local endurance sport.

As a writer and researcher, I explore the intersection of sport, policy, and society. My analytical work ranges from investigating the barriers Afghan female athletes face under Taliban rule, to analyzing practical participation challenges for recreational runners in India.

I don’t just write about sport; I live it. I have been an active long-distance runner for over 28 years, and I still take the new ball for my club cricket team.

I am open to editorial commissions, reporting opportunities, research collaborations, or consulting inquiries.