A survey ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup shows 73 of Indian women prefer partners interested in Women's cricket. (ANI/Twitter)
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The Women's T20 World Cup is on the horizon, and it seems there's more than just excitement for the game — with some love in the air. According to recent data from Bumble, a popular dating app, a large number of Indian singles are willing to take to sports as a way to ignite the spark in their dating lives. Whether it's enjoying a thrilling match or bonding over shared athletic interests, sports-related activities are becoming popular for first dates in India.
Sports as a catalyst
Sports can be an excellent way for couples to break the ice on their first few dates. It allows them to bond over a shared interest and enjoy some friendly competition. A survey found that 72% of Indians said they would like the idea of going on a sports-related activity for their first few dates. Sports provide a natural opportunity for people to engage, communicate, and share excitement, all of which help to build a sense of connection.
The upcoming Women's T20 World Cup is generating a lot of excitement among Indian singles. Over 79% are looking forward to attending the event with a date. This shows how deeply Indians love sports and how they can be a great way to spark romance.
Many Indian singles consider a potential partner's interest in sports to be important. According to Bumble's data, 44% of Indians surveyed would see it as a dealbreaker if a prospective partner had no interest in sports.
Additionally, the survey found that 79% of Indian women are more attracted to men who are interested in women's sports.
According to the survey, Indian women prefer to date men who are interested in women's cricket over men. This shows the increasing support for women's sports in India. The survey highlights that 73% of Indian women would rather date a man interested in women's cricket over men's.
Moreover, the survey found that 84% of Indian women consider jokes or derogatory comments about professional women athletes a major turn-off.
So all these things point towards one thing, as the ICC Women’s World Cup approaches, it might just be the perfect opportunity for singles to turn their love for the game into something more.
*The research was conducted by Censuswide, among a sample of 2004 consumers located/resident in India aged 18-43. The data was collected between September 16th - 24th 2024. Censuswide abides by and employs members of the Market Research Society and follows the MRS code of conduct and ESOMAR principles. Censuswide is also a member of the British Polling Council.
**Research was conducted by Bumble using internal polling between September 21st - 26th 2023 with a sample of 26,849 Bumble members around the world, including 2321 in India.
***Based on Bumble internal data of active users in India in August 2024.