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Agilitas Sports, the India-based sportswear and athleisure solutions platform, has appointed Gourishanker Jha as its Chief Digital and Technology Officer (CDTO). With over 25 years of experience in digital product engineering, AI-driven transformation, and large-scale program leadership, Jha will oversee the company’s technology roadmap, digital strategy, and consumer engagement initiatives. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gw9vkxdH Abhishek Ganguly, Co-Founder and CEO, Agilitas Sports #retail #business #news #market #update #agilitas #newappointment Atul Bajaj| Aakanksh Sanketh| Radhika Bagri| Abhishek Singh| Pankaj Pachouli| Simran S.| Rajender Sirohi| Meet Joshi| Ajay Kumar Pandey| Saurabh Negi| Shiba Bhutani| Shubh Khastagir| Sahil Sharma| Adithya Krishnan| Bhumika B.| Shashank Boruah| Pankaj Pachouli| Deepika Gurung

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I asked ChatGpt to list down Indian sports industry stack (2025 lens) with descending order of Business & Job Opportunities . The number of jobs seems a bit exaggerated. Else the market size and order seems accurate. This blends both employment potential and commercial scale: 1. Cricket Ecosystem (IPL & beyond) -Jobs: Coaching, Franchise ops, sponsorship sales, broadcast production, digital engagement, ground/event management. -Business: Media rights (~₹48,000+ crore IPL cycle), sponsorship, merchandising, fantasy gaming, hospitality. 2. Sports Broadcasting & Streaming (Media Rights + OTT) -Jobs: Content production, analytics, digital media, tech support, commentary, fan engagement. -Business: Disney-Star, Viacom18, Sony-Zee—billions in rights; big driver of ad revenue and subscription models. 3. Sports Technology & Fantasy/Real Money Gaming (RMG) -Jobs: Developers, data analysts, product managers, legal/compliance, marketing. -Business: Dream11, MPL, Games24x7 driving multi-billion valuations; AR/VR & AI sports startups emerging, Pay and Play, Athlete monitoring 4. Football Ecosystem (ISL, Football Leagues, grassroots academies, global club tie-ups) -Jobs: Club management, coaching, grassroots development, sponsorship, fan engagement. -Business: ISL media rights, sponsor deals, academy growth (Man City, PSG, LaLiga schools). 5. Esports & Gaming Content -Jobs: Pro gamers, content creators, shoutcasters, team managers, tournament ops. -Business: Sponsorships, brand collabs, streaming ads; Red Bull, Mountain Dew, Lenovo entering aggressively. 6. Sports Infrastructure & Facilities -Jobs: Construction, facility management, turf/arena operators, event logistics. -Business: Government + private infra push (Khelo India, JSW, Reliance); upcoming training centres. 7. Fitness & Sports Retail (Equipment, Apparel, Footwear) -Jobs: Retail staff, e-commerce ops, brand managers, manufacturing workers. -Business: Decathlon, Puma, Adidas, Nike, HRX, cult.fit—booming fitness/sports lifestyle culture. 8. Non-Cricket Leagues (Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Badminton, Wrestling) -Jobs: Event mgmt, sponsorship sales, coaching, grassroots ops. -Business: PKL is ₹900+ crore IP; others smaller but niche loyal audiences. 9. Sports Science, Medicine & High-Performance Training -Jobs: Physiotherapists, nutritionists, psychologists, data scientists, biomechanics experts. -Business: Private centres, Govt COe's 10. Luxury, Tourism & Corporate Sports -Jobs: Golf club mgmt, hospitality, sports tourism guides, events. -Business: Golf memberships, luxury sportswear, Olympic tourism, corporate cricket leagues. #indiasportsindustry #sports #sportsbiz #india #jobs #business

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Indian Football Need Brands Support : A Call for Sponsorship In the Indian sports landscape, sponsorship is the backbone that helps any sport grow and thrive. Cricket has long been the frontrunner, attracting major brands and delivering substantial ROI. But let’s remember that cricket’s success was built on the back of strong, consistent support from brands. Just as cricket rose to prominence thanks to early brand support and innovative campaigns, other sports now need that same level of backing to grow. Now, it’s time to extend that support to other sports, especially football. Right now, football in India is at a crucial juncture. To truly transform the sport, we need brands to commit to long-term partnerships rather than one-off deals. This approach not only helps the sport but also provides brands with a unique opportunity to grow alongside the team. I’m in touch with stakeholders across all levels of Indian football, from the top-tier ISL and I-League to grassroots and state-level teams, including women’s football. This means I can connect you with the right people, whether you’re looking to support a specific team, a state, or the entire ecosystem or anything in football The youth in Indian football are showing incredible potential, and with the right support, we can help them shine even brighter. For Indian football to truly thrive, brands need to move beyond just providing one-time sponsorships. The real impact comes from building long-term collaborations with content creators, athletes, and local communities, both online and offline building fans By supporting the youth and encouraging them to take up football, brands can help foster a healthier, more confident generation. Football is a global sport that has changed countless lives, and India is increasingly exposed to top-tier football from around the world. To reach that international standard, we need a solid support system. Brands that understand how to leverage football not just as a marketing tool, but as a vehicle for social change, will play a key role in the sport’s evolution. Let’s help to elevate Indian football to new heights! I’m here to help you connect with the right contacts and make a lasting impact. #football #India #Indianfootball #Sponsorship #footballSponsorship

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The Lok Sabha’s approval of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 is more than just legislation, it is a defining moment in how India chooses to shape the future of digital entertainment, youth engagement, and trust in technology. By banning real-money gaming while backing e-sports and social gaming, the government has drawn a bold line: protecting Gen Z from financial exploitation and addictive patterns, while opening doors to skill-based growth and global opportunities. E-sports is no longer “just play.” It is a serious ecosystem with the power to build careers, foster communities, and fuel creativity. With the right structures, young gamers can compete globally, innovate responsibly, and develop digital discipline within safe boundaries. That said, the shift is not without complexity. Real-money platforms had captured massive youth attention, and their absence raises questions about access, choice, and how India will redefine digital engagement. Striking the right balance between freedom and safeguards will be the true test in a fast-evolving digital world. For Gen Z, this move represents both protection and possibility: protection from financial frauds and vulnerabilities, and the possibility of thriving in a legitimate, future-ready arena of competitive gaming. For policymakers, it is an opportunity to nurture India’s youngest digital citizens in an ecosystem that is aspirational yet accountable. This is more than regulation. It is a statement of intent, a vision for how a nation chooses to navigate the intersection of youth, technology, and trust in the years ahead. https://lnkd.in/gsCciuAN #OnlineGamingBill2025 #FutureOfGaming

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LegaXy, a leading sports, media, and entertainment brand, has announced its merger with Tossco, the cricket talent agency founded by former first-class cricketers Prateek Pawar and Priyank Tehlan. The integration brings prominent athletes including Yuzvendra Chahal, Rahul Tewatia, Harshal Patel, Shashank Singh, Sai Kishore, and Jayant Yadav into LegaXy’s talent pool, bolstering its position in athlete management, brand building, and IP creation. Combining Tossco’s grassroots cricket expertise and player-first approach with LegaXy’s global vision and innovative capabilities, the partnership aims to build enduring careers for sports talent, extending influence well beyond playing fields. As part of the merger, Prateek Pawar and Priyank Tehlan will join LegaXy’s leadership team alongside Amitesh Shah, Aneesh Gautam, and Pawan Kumar Sharma, focusing on expanding athlete reach, global endorsements, and sports-related IPs. #sportsmanagement #indiancricket #startupnews #brandbuilding #athletemanagement #sportsbusiness #mergersandacquisitions #sportsmedia #talentpool #legacybuilding #startupstory #globalimpact

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Here are some interesting sports partnerships I spotted over the last week — and why they caught my eye. 1) World Padel League has partnered with multiple leading brands as it heads into its third season. The sport is still young in India, but these deals show its commercial pull is growing fast. 2) Boldfit × Manika Batra — Boldfit is stepping beyond cricket to tap into table tennis, one of India’s rising Olympic sports, and Manika is the perfect face for that push. 3) 1xBet × WCIA — Donating 20 sports wheelchairs to para-athletes isn’t just CSR, it’s a statement on brand values and how sponsorship can be genuinely impactful. 4) Nike × Sisters in Sweat — A grassroots-led initiative empowering women through sport, perfectly in line with Nike’s global mission of expanding access and participation. 5) Chelsea Football Club × Champions Travel — This partnership makes Chelsea’s matchday hospitality more accessible to fans around the world, tapping into global football tourism. 6) Aston Villa Football Club × Guinness Nigeria — A pairing built on shared heritage and storytelling potential, aimed at connecting with fans through tradition and passion. 7) FC Bayern München × Emirates — An extension of a long-standing relationship that keeps Bayern front-of-mind in key travel and tourism markets. 8) Cricket Australia × Westpac — A principal partnership that isn’t just about brand visibility — it’s a long-term investment into the country’s most followed sport across both men’s and women’s games. 9) Pro Panja League — Locked in major sponsors like Sony, Amul India, Tata Motors, and MuscleBlaze for Season 2, showing how a young, niche league can attract heavyweight backing. #SportsForBrands #SportsSponsorships #SportsPartnerships #SportsMarketing

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