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Focal Points on Sports Journalism
Journalism is one of the most salient professions in the today’s world, because it informs people about events which helps them in forming their opinions about current affairs. Sports journalism is a form of journalism that reports on
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Sports Data Analytics in simple words
Data + statistical analysis = sports analytics. That’s the gist of Sports Data Analytics in simple terms. It’s about using the hard numbers combined with complex data analysis methodology, not gut feelings. Professional sports have become cut-throat competitive
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‘My experience in Sports Industry’, by IISM Student
Sports Industry in India, in contemporary times, is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Sports Management is a perfect and rewarding career path for sports enthusiasts. The institute puts deep emphasis on classroom learning and practical
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All about Sports Management & journey as a Sports Facility Manager
Ever since the launch of Indian Premier League in 2008, the management sector got a new branch called Sports Management. So, what is Sports Management? How is it different from general management? Sports management involves combination of skills
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SPORTS MEDIA MANAGEMENT IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL PR
People often club Sports Media Management and Public Relations. The truth is, the two are distinct fields. While one can say that Sports Media Management is a subset of a larger domain called Public Relations, but it is
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How is it to be a part of Sports Operations Team? – By IISM student
The Sports Industry has evolved tremendously over the years. This arena has opened avenues for sports enthusiasts to make a career in it. With many verticals that Sports Industry have, Sports Operations is one. With the ever-increasing number
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Sports Marketing & Sponsorship: Importance, Career Options & Business Development
What is Sports Marketing? Sports marketing is a subdivision of marketing which focuses both on the promotion of sports events and teams as well as the promotion of other products and services through sporting events and sports teams.
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About Sports Retail & stores in India
The love for sports in India is moving beyond single-sport towards diverse sports, resulting in the growth of viewership, participation, and sports-related industries tremendously. Sports Retail is one such industry which has benefitted hugely from this. Be it
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IISM’s Institute Social Responsibility Cell (ISRC) and other students doing their bit for the society
IISM has students having diverse perspectives and interests who’ve involved themselves in a number of activities on and off the field. While the world is combating the outbreak of pandemic coronavirus, our frontline warriors are busy protecting us
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Everything that you need to IISM’s online SMAT exams
Considering the outbreak of pandemic Coronavirus/ COVID-19, IISM is conducting SMAT exams through Online Proctoring instead of organizing it in the designated test centres across India. Candidates appearing for online SMAT would be appearing for it from their
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IISM’s International Sports Experiential Learning Programme to Spain
IISM organized International Sports Experiential Learning Programme to Spain for its students to instill international sports knowledge in them. On Day One, students visited the Iconic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, the Home Stadium of Real Madrid, which is one
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All about Sports Event Management, the uprise sector
The Sports Sector is booming ever since the advent of Indian Premier League and Abhinav Bindra winning gold in Summer Olympics 2008. With more and more athletes burgeoning and emergence of multiple sporting events like Pro Kabaddi League,
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IISM at Khelo India Youth Games 2020
IISM is proud to be the Official Knowledge Partner to the recently concluded Khelo India Youth Games, Guwahati, Assam 2020, in its third edition. The Games commenced from 10 January to 22 January 2020 wherein close to 6,800
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How to Crack SMAT?
As it is rightly said, you should always go with the flow and imbibe the changes that come along in the path!! That’s what IISM believes in as well! About SMAT Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT) is designed
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IISM announces ‘The Edge’ a unique course for working professionals
Mumbai,19th November 2019: In order to provide working professionals an opportunity to tap their unexplored skills, the International Institute of Sports Management (IISM) has announced the IISM Edge program. The program aims to develop leadership skills and teach
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All about IISM Admission Process
Sports Management in India is a sunrise sector. The landmark events of 2008 in Indian sports- the advent of Indian Premier League and Abhinav Bindra’s Gold medal at Olympics, opened gates for Sports Management to evolve in the
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IISM congratulates FBA for the success of FBC- Mumbai Edition
The Football Industry is witnessing tremendous upsurge internationally as well as in India. This sector is growing and transforming in itself. All of this leads to the Football sector demanding skilled professionals and leaders. The Football Business Academy
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National Sports Day celebrated by IISM with unity and enthusiasm
Sports play an integral part in shaping our lives as it teaches you to have the right attitude; after all, you learn how to lose and strike back in sports. For a country that worship sports, National Sports
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Four reasons why you should enroll into the Football Business Certificate
We are witnessing football industry flourishing like never before and it would not be wrong in saying that it is demanding skilled professionals and business leaders to boost the sport and its business. We are proud that the
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Modern Age Women Raising Bars in Indian Sports
August 2019 has been an action-packed one! India saw two women raising bars in the sports arena. While Aishwarya Pissay became the first ever Indian to bring home world title in motorsports, Padma Shri Deepa Malik became a
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Foundation Week 2019-20: Day Two and Three
IISM warmly welcomed the students of the Bachelor of Sports Management, Master of Sports Management and Post Graduate Program in Sports and Wellness Management for the academic year 2019-20. The institute organized the ‘Foundation Week 2019-20’ at Hotel
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The Foundation week for 2019-20: The Inaugural
For a structure to stand strong, its foundation has to be sound and solid. We at the International Institute of Sports Management (IISM) believe that there is a need to have a sound and solid foundation for a
Read MoreJul 31st, 2019 Blogs 0 Comments
9th Annual Convocation Ceremony: Inception of a new journey
That part of the year had come when we had to bid goodbye to the students of Post-Graduate Program in Sports and Wellness Management. This was technically the last time those children had stepped in as students because
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“Sports Management- The Thrills and Chills”- a panel discussion for future heroes
“There is divine beauty in learning…. To learn means to accept the postulate that life did not begin at my birth. Others have been here before me, and I walk in their footsteps.” ―Elie Wiesel Struggles and challenges are
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FBA to train experts in IISM to boost the Football industry
India is a country gaga over cricket; we cannot deny that Football has seen a tremendous upsurge over the years. With more and more hidden talents coming out, the Indian Football team playing well and most importantly, The
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Sports education: Take to the field with fewer hurdles
SPORTS MANAGEMENT ENCOMPASSES BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, VENUE MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTERING SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS AND FEDERATIONS, DEVELOPING CONTENT, EVENT MANAGEMENT AND DATA ANALYTICS The year 2008 was a watershed one for Indian sport. Abhinav Bindra’s gold medal at the Beijing Olympics, the
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Sports Revolution: The rise of the Industry and Career opportunities
Times of India recently published an elaborate article on the explosion of the sporting industry over the past decade. The credit of such upswing in the domain goes heavily to the number of sporting leagues that have emerged
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SMAT: Gateway to a promising career in Sports Management
SMAT (Sports Management Admission Test)The test focuses on candidate's liking & awareness towards the sports industry & their acumen for the business side of sports. Register for SMAT Admission : https://admissions.iismworld.com/ Admission season is just around the corner
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Career Opportunities in Sports Management
“If you do what you love, then you don’t have to work a day in your life” - Confucius. We are witnessing a ‘Sporting’ revolution, both on and off the fields and arenas. The rapidly evolving Sports industry
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We Have Relocated
Propelled by our substantial growth, International Institute of Sports Management (IISM) is proud to announce it’s relocation to a new state-of-the-art facility at new premises with effect from Thursday, 25 April 2019. We are thrilled to carry forward
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Sports Management: Backbone of BCCI’s growth
Cricket, a bat and ball game played between two teams of eleven players in the middle of a 200-yard ground, is the first love of most Indians; men and women, girls and boys alike. Where boys and some
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Explore the attractions of acquiring a Sports Management degree!
Before we start telling you why you should pursue a sports management degree, let’s get familiar with some statistics. The graph depicts the revenue generated in the global sports market from 2005 to 2017. Let’s put that in
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IISM Student’s Industrial Visit: North India Gateway, 2019
31/12/2018 proved out to be a lucky day as we got a mail which said that our institute, International Institute Of Sports Management has announced an Industrial Visit to Amritsar-Dharamsala-Manali-Chandigarh. It was just a matter of days since
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8 Tips to get your ideal sponsor on board for your event!
Ever noticed how IPL isn’t mentioned without its “title sponsors”? Did you notice the photo-op at the Asian Games? With the influx of various sporting leagues, Sports Sponsorships has evolved, whether it’s crossing $1 billion in India for
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#10YearsChallenge : Evolution Of Sports In India
It wasn’t many years ago when people would deride our media with the question: What are you guys doing at the Olympics when your country can't even compete, let alone win a medal? A nation whose obsession with
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What it takes to emerge as a Multi-Sporting nation?
Sports in India is no longer limited to the sixes & catches, it’s also about the hits & the goals, about the strokes & the laps. India has started crawling towards an emergence as a multi-sporting nation, but
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Stepping into 2019: India all set to Conquer!
The ball has already started rolling for the Indian Sports as we step into 2019. Here’s a quick snapshot of all that’s on the radar: - Cricket Well, not so surprisingly, our favourite sport is on a huge
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A Tribute To The Wall – Rahul Dravid
“Finally, I would like to thank the Indian Cricket fan, both here and across the world. The game is lucky to have you, and I have been lucky to play before you. To represent India, and to represent
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After 71 years, India breach the Australian frontier !
What Indian cricket fans witnessed on 7 January 2019 goes beyond history and records. A series win in Australia in the oldest and toughest format of the game, had proved to be elusive – till yesterday. India breached
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Indian Football back to its glory after 55 Years!
Not one, not two but we have three historic moments embracing the Indian Football as we step into 2019! With over 3000 spectators at the Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi & millions across the globe, our Indian
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Victorious Roger Federer creates history yet again!
History is created yet again as Roger Federer emerges triumphant against Serena Williams in the Hopman Cup. However this experience goes much beyond that as two of the game’s greats treated fans worldwide to an unforgettable evening. As
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What to expect from the SMAT test as an postgraduate aspirant? ( MSM / PGPS & WM )
SMAT – Sports Management Admission Test is an online entrance test to apply for admission at IISM. The test is specially designed to cater to a very specific domain – i.e. sports management. The test focuses on candidate’s
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What to expect from the SMAT test as an undergraduate? ( BSM )
SMAT – Sports Management Admission Test is an online entrance test to apply for admission at IISM. The test is specially designed to cater to a very specific domain – i.e. sports management. The test focuses on candidate’s
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How to get admission at IISM (MSM & PGPS & WM) ?
IISM’s post graduate program offerings, i.e Master of Sports Management & Post graduate program in sports & Wellness management, aims at developing world class leaders who can handle and manage their roles with an understanding of the practices,
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IPL 2019 Auction- The Hits & The Misses
Whether it’s Yuvraj Singh being sold off at his base price to Mumbai Indians or Varun Chakravarthy & Jaydev Unadkat acquiring the highest bid of the day at Rs 8.4 crore, IPL Auctions for 2019 were filled with
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How to get admission at IISM (Bachelor of Sports Management)?
IISM’s Bachelor of Sports Management program comes in two-fold prepping you for the industry just the way it should. The course is specially designed to provide you with specialization into: Management Coaching So, how to secure admission at
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Stars Sports India Football Forum- Insights by Mr. Rounak Majumdar
The Indian Football Forum was the third footballing conference held in India since 2010, this time at Novotel, Mumbai. The conference indulged into the massive potential of the game in India which included foreign speakers and the industry
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Fan Engagement : An Era Of Love For Sports!
Sport beats in heart of fans, isn’t that true? It’s not just the player who takes maximum wickets or scores maximum goals or a team that excels throughout the series, but the stadium that echoes with loads of
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FICCI TURF 2018 : Students Speak !
"TURF 2018" 8th Global Sports Summit, an international convention on business of sports- an iconic event took place on 25-26 October, 2018 at FICCI, Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi. With an aim of creating a dialogue between
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IDBI Marathon : An experience to cherish for life
It was my first time being on the organising side of a Marathon event and it was really amazing to see such enthusiasm amongst the people. Not only the participants but the organising team of IDBI was full
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Star Sports Show : Asia Cup Experience
On 23rd September 2018, I got an opportunity to be a part of the studio audience at the Star Sports studio in Mumbai to experience the pre-match show covering the India – Pakistan super 4 clash of the
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Sports Coaching : A Career Insight
World Cup, Tournaments, Asian Games, Olympics and the list goes on. While India unapologetically shines throughout the tournaments and leagues at global front and our players are receiving appreciation, let’s not miss out on the huge role played
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IISM students at MumbaiUltra : Marathon 12 Hour Run
The Mumbai ultra- marathon is organized by the Shivaji Park Marathon club. Each year on Independence Day this ultra-marathon takes place with an aim of creating awareness about running and its importance. As a part of a live-event
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It’s time we normalise “Women In Sports”- quips Ms. Aparna Popat!
“Women, no longer long to be in sports, they have arrived, they are not here to take space of men rather they are here to share the space.”- quips Ms.Aparna Popat (Former Indian Badminton Player) Aparna Popat,a national
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Big Data & Analytics: The Future Is Here!
Improvement is fundamental for any sportsman to succeed. While there are numerous ways to find out the zones where an athlete needs to improve, one of ways to do so is with the use of big data and
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Impact of Social media on Sports
Social Media has impacted every industry and it hasn’t left the sports industry untouched either. The focus on Social Media in the Internet Marketing and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) industry has been growing rapidly in recent years. Social
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Is sports management a wise choice for the women?
Girl power is ruling every nook and corner of the globe, isn’t it? Whether it is a mission on mars or taking odd jobs, we are standing in the decade where the gap between men and women is
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CONVOCATION CEREMONY 2018 : A NEW BEGINNING
As said truly, change is the only thing which is constant and no matter how difficult it is, time flies by. It’s that time of the year when we bid our PGPSM students adieu. It was time to
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India reigns at the Asian Games 2018!
From inspiring stories like that of Swapna Barman to awestrucking performances of young , raw & ambitious teenagers, Asian Games 2018, has touched the hearts of millions for more than one reasons. With a tally of 69 medals,
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Commercialisation Of Sports : Take A Cue From Hima Das
An ambitious child of a rice farmer who tackled every obstacle that came in her way to glory – Hima Das, has done our country proud at a young age of 18. She became the first Indian to
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Sports Entrepreneurship : Facilitating Growth!
Entrepreneurship is breeding in India. Today, thousands of youths are paving their paths towards entrepreneurship following their passion and generating profits out of it. Entrepreneurship has entered a number of realms of the economy and certainly, Sports sector
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HOW DO WE CULTIVATE A SPORTING CULTURE IN INDIA ?
Around 82% of individuals drop out of competitive sport between the age groups of 15 - 18 years, when researched further, it was found that some of the contributing factors to the dropouts are academic pressure and lack
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Indian Athletes shine in the opening two-days at the Asian Games
The Indian contingent has made a terrific start to the Asian Games 2018 campaign. While Bajrang Punia made the country proud by clinching gold medal in Men 65 kg wrestling on Sunday; Vinesh Phogat added another feather to
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Why indulging into sports is a key to healthy mental state?
Sports has been the backbone of a child’s development since ages. We no longer belong to an era where children had to choose between sports or academics. Today, we stand at a point where sports has become an
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Sports is breaking gender barriers but, are we?
Sania Mirza, MC Mary Kom, Mithali Raj, Geet Phogat, Anjali Bhagwat and the list just doesn’t end. These eminent gems have carved their names on the pages of history that predominantly belonged to men. When a woman champions
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What kind of grassroots development should we anticipate for the future?
Gone are the days when cricket was the “only sport” that ruled the hearts of Indians. Owing to the influx of sporting leagues, we now are witnessing tremendous growth. Gradually, India is marching towards the glorious path of
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How Is Technology Revolutionizing Sports?
Technology is truly transforming the modern-day sport. From the use of controversial Video Assistant Referee (VAR) to the invention of Hawk-eye in Cricket and Tennis, technology has made its mark firm on sports. Here are some of the
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Commercial Sports in India Building New Avenues
Commercial Sports in India has reached new heights over the last couple of years. The rapid rise of private leagues like the Indian Premier League, the Indian Super League and Pro-Kabbadi League are setting up high benchmarks for
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SAI shortlist 734 Athletes For Khelo India Scholarship
“Padho Likhoge to banoge Nawab, Kheloge Kudoge to honge lajawab.” The ambitious Khelo India initiative took off extravagantly with an aimto create an ecosystem for the U-17 age group, and focus on investing in them to reap future
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Indian Hockey Team holds off World Champions England with a draw
Indian women’s hockey team is an embodiment of single-minded focus and mental strength. These 18 women who have played over 1,900 matches between themselves have enough to create a halo around the Asia Cup Champions. When India walked
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Hima Das Creates History !
Women in India have been struggling to break through in different wakes of life and more so in sports with a conservative approach to their participation and involvement from a very young age! But, it’s refreshing to have
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Roger Federer’s hard-hitting miss at Wimbledon
Roger Federer- the man that embodies perfection! A man who had not lost a set at Wimbledon since July 8, 2016, was in for a surprise at his recent outing. Things took a curve of change, when he
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Women In Sports : The Change In Making
Women are no longer asked to stay behind the four walls & are not just encouraged but also appreciated for every move they’re making towards their goals. Indian Sports is currently in a blooming phase and undergoing a
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Asian Games 2018: India announce 524-member contingent
The Asian Games, as we all know is a much celebrated, continental multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The 2018 Asian Games (Indonesian: Pesta Olahraga Asia 2018), officially known as the 18th
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Is India Emerging As A Multi-Sporting Nation?
Owing to the influx of various sporting leagues, it’s safe to say that India is booming with unexplored opportunities within the Sports Industry. We, at the International Institute of Sports Management, recently held an expert panel discussion on
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India begin their UK tour with a comprehensive victory
India started their crucial tour of UK with an impressive 76 run win over Ireland in their opening T-20 game. The two and half month’s long tour is a perfect litmus test for Team India before the 2019
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7 things about the 2018 FIFA World Cup you didn’t know!
Entire world has come together to celebrate the grandest sporting spectacle, the FIFA World Cup. It’s only been a week and from Cristiano Ronaldo’s majestic injury time free kick against Spain to Tony Kroos’s sensational last minute free-kick
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The Second Edition Of The Ultimate Table Tennis League : Aiming Towards Greater Heights!
With a vision of winning an Olympic medal for India in Table Tennis by 2024, the UTT league was launched in 2017 to inspire the youth and drive the development at grassroots level. It was quite re-assuring to
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Sunil Chhetri Equals Messi’s Record, Leads India To Victory
India successfully swept aside Kenya at the Mumbai Sports Arena to lift the Intercontinental Cup and Sunil Chhetri, who scored twice, was the undisputed hero. Kenya huffed and puffed, put countless crosses and sprinted till they ran out
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Will Star India’s high risk gamble at the BCCI media rights auction be worth it?
Star India bagged media rights for the international bilateral matches held at home for five years by forking out a staggering Rs 61.38 billion, on 5th April 2018.And ever since then, the industry experts have started evaluating whether
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Towards Constructing A Healthy Future!
Mr.Pankaj Athawale (Head-Corporate Relations & Sr.Research Associate) The CBSE board announced a few days back that students from Classes IX to XII of CBSE schools will have to attend a mandatory health education and physical education class every
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Physical Literacy In India : No More A Novelty!
The concept of physical literacy and the value it brings to the long-term health of children has been that of a novelty in our nation. Growing up in India, Yoga and PT (Physical Training) used to form a
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Is India Ready To Embrace Unexplored Avenues In Sports Industry?
The Hindu Business Line reported that the Indian sports industry sponsorship surpassed the US$1Billion mark in 2017. Sports in India is gaining lots of attention from the central and state governments and the public. Indian sports sponsorship is
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Is India ready to embrace the need of women sports managers?
Mr.Mustafa Sapatwala (Deputy Head- Academics) In a patriarchal society, women have borne the burden of socio cultural bias for thousands of years. And even today, women are generally looked down upon. Though in modern India, things seem to
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IPL Fanparks : Exploring the untapped!
There was a time years back when we yearned for our vacation, today most of us wait for the IPL season to commence as sports and entertainment have become the backbone of our society, whether we like it
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India: Emerging As A Multi-Sporting Country!
The sports section has been somewhat dreary in India for some time now save for cricket and the recent upsurge in football leagues. The news pertaining to Kabaddi, Hockey, and Olympics has gone somewhat unnoticed – but no longer! India
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A Good Workout Down Under!!
Mr.Pankaj Athawale (Head-Corporate Relations & Sr.Research Associate) As a prelude to the Asian games, the Indian contingent has earned a profitable warm up down under at Gold coast at the 21st Commonwealth games. Medals in various sports especially
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The Premier League: Survival of the Fittest
Kallol Maitra (MSM-1) The Premier League is the most engrossing, entertaining and enthralling league in the world. And it has its reasons. With Manchester City likely to run away with the league and a battle for the remaining
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Unlimited Winter possibilities
Mr.Pankaj Athawale (Head-Corporate Relations & Sr.Research Associate) Every winter, a large portion of the Indian subcontinent is known to experience chilly winters. The Himalayan states in the North East, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand and Himachal get waves of
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Khelo India : Investment in the future…..
-Mr.Pankaj Athawale, Head Corporate Relations & Senior Research Associate The ambitious project of the Hon Prime Minister Narendra Modi finally took off at an extravagant opening ceremony on the 31st January 2017. This is a positive step towards
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Sponsors: Hero Indian Super League
Rohan Parakh BSM 2nd year ISL League is becoming a prominent and a successful league in India after the two major leagues in India viz. IPL and Pro Kabaddi League. Backed by the country’s largest two-wheeler maker, Hero
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A new challenge for the Men in Blue
Manupriyam Gupta MSM-1 The Indian squad for the upcoming 4 Nations Invitational tournament 2018 (to be held from 17 Jan- 28 Jan in New Zealand) has been announced by Hockey India. Hosts New Zealand, Japan, Belgium and India
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IISM Partners with Sportz Power as Academic Partners for India Football Forum 2017
The Star Sports India Football Forum powered by Sony Pictures Network is an annual football forum that is organised by the media company Sportzpower. It centres on Indian Football and its massive potential, especially when it has been
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The Innings that started a Procession
Krishnadev Roy - MSM I 24th December, 2009. While the world was busy making merry on Christmas Eve, there was someone who quietly went about his business making a name for himself. On a cold windy winter night
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Telephonic Interview with Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu
Prashant Tayde - MSM I Harinder Pal Sandhu is a professional squash player who plays for India. He has achieved career-high world ranking no. 56 back in September 2015 currently he stands at no. 69. He was a
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What to expect in the Essay & Personal Interaction Round of Admission Process?
Admission for the Bachelor In Sports Management course at IISM is a 3 round process comprising of: SMAT Essay Submission Personal Interaction. Post the SMAT test, selected candidates shall be provided some pointers based on which they’ll have
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What to expect in Stage 2 of Admission Process at IISM?
Why PI? Bachelor of Sports Management Applicants will have to appear for Personal Interaction Round, Whereas - Master of Sports Management & PGP in Sports & Wellness Management Applicants will go through a Panel Interview A PI is
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Srikanth Nammalwar Kidambi The Rising Badminton Star
Kaustav Deka, MSM - 1 It is always awe-inspiring seeing young athletes showcase their talents. One such talent, Srikanth Nammalwar Kidambi, the rising superstar in the world of badminton has achieved great heights at an early age of
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Ashes 2017/18: A classic in the making
Sachin Nayak - MSM 1 One might run out of adjectives while describing the Ashes. The most intense Test cricket rivalry, one of the very few reasons which makes Test cricket relevant even today, kicks off on November
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Top 5 Sportpersons with highest Brand Value
Rohan Parakh - BSM I Federer, who won in a stroll over Rafael Nadal just over a week ago in the Shanghai final, continued his top form in Basel at an event he has won seven times.Federer’s latest
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IISM partners with CII for Sports Summit 2017 as Academic Partners
IISM has undertaken a revolutionary redesign in management education through innovative academic methodology and delivery systems for students to take the fullest advantage of the exceptionally rigorous and demanding nature of the customized curriculum. With its collaborative arrangements
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Life at IISM
Gaurav Kadam - MSM I The student life at IISM continues to be filled with exciting opportunities to get involved in the world of sport in various capacities and the past month fell nothing short of delivering just
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IISM at Sports Analytics Conference 2017
Bhadavi Bandekar - MSM 2 Analytics has become a major component in today’s Sports Industry. It is very important to understand the role that Analysts play in Sports in the entire world. The Analysts provide with new level
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Life at IISM : A Broad Spectrum of Activities
Gaurav Kadam - MSM 1 Life in a management college may sound monotonous to some but at IISM that is certainly not the case. IISM provides its students opportunities to delve into various facets of professional life and
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Indian government initiates a revolution: The National Talent Search Portal
Hardik Gagrani - MSM 1 National Sports Talent Search Portal, is a landmark revolution in the sports industry of India which shall help generate a hub of skilled sports players from different parts of the nation who’ll be
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Sports Endorsements: Which three Indian players are minting the most amount of money?
Varun Singh - MSM 1 Virat Kohli Virat Kohli has steered his way to the top after signing an INR 110-crore deal with Puma and has etched his name in the most marketable athletes list of the nation.
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India U-17 World Cup Squad: Rise of the sleeping giant!
Spandan Paul - MSM 1 The time has arrived as the largest sub-continental country is ready to embrace the world football fraternity being the host to a FIFA tournament for the first time in history. India announced their
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What’s Happening In Sports
Pawan Verma - PGPSM Five Indian players in top – 20 of BWF men’s rankings For the first time in the history of men’s badminton, Indians are making their presence felt at the world stage and now comprise
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The Master of Many Trades: An Insight into the role of a Stadium Operations Manager
Rohan Parakh - BSM 2 The operations manager of a stadium plays a crucial role which involves overseeing the production of goods and/or provision of services. It is his job to ensure that an organization is running as
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An insight into the sponsorships of English football
Arjun Ohri - BSM 1 Premier League, once known as the Barclay’s Premier League underwent a mega revamping of the brand and its sponsorship. The Director of PL stated that this was one of the main opportunities for
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A tete-a-tete with Suhasini Mitra: A hawk-eye view into Sports PR
Vidhi Shah – MSM 1 The Media Relations Head and Athlete Manager at PlayRight Consulting Pvt. Ltd. hangs out with the likes of Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik, footballer Sunil Chhetri and the U Mumba team as a part
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Renaming of Wankhede Stadium : The Business Arena of the Venue
Adlee Sharon - MSM 1 Naming rights play a huge role in the business arena of sports. Be it the naming rights of tournaments, leagues or stadiums; it concerns with mammoth monetary deals. The latest prospect in India
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Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore Olympic medalist turns Sports Minister
Gaurav Kadam - MSM 1 September 3 will be noted in Indian sporting and political history, with the appointment of Col (Retd.) Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore as the Cabinet Minister with independent charge for Ministry of Youth Affairs and
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Hardik Pandya : The Success Story
Himanshu Chandnani - MSM 1 Hardik Pandya is gradually turning into a role model for youngsters in India. Although fascinated by his success, few know about the hard- ships he faced in his journey to fame. Pre success
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Insight into the role of a Team Manager Tête-à-tête with Sakar Sharma
Tarun Kaboo - MSM 1 Sakar Sharma is all but 26 years of age, diving a bit into the past, he won his first title as a team manager with the Jaipur Pink Panthers in 2014 when he
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Olympic Task Force for the Grassroots
Varun Singh - MSM 1 In the backdrop of India’s Rio Olympic performance, the Gov- ernment of India has formed a committee by the name of Olym- pic Task Force to enhance India’s performance in the upcoming Olympics
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VIVO : A Game Changer?
Sachin Nayak - MSM 1 When VIVO entered the Indian smartphone market in 2015, not many knew about them. Fast forward a couple of years later and VIVO has made some huge strides not only in the smartphone
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What is Happening in Sports?
Spandan Paul - MSM 1 Bangladesh crushing Australia in Dhaka and Windies humiliating England at headingley has turned the heads of many cricket pundits. Fans are exuberant over the fact that game is defending its nature of glorious
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Class of ’92 : The Business Side of Things
Arjun Ohri - BSM 1 Ahh, One of the best academy players ever produced by an English Club from the 1990’s were The Class of ‘92. It comprises players like David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville,
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Top Players who turned into Sports Entrepreneurs
Gaurav Kadam – MSM 1 Sports Business in India is on the verge of becoming the next big thing with huge corporate influx due to mushrooming leagues in different sports. Indian sportspersons, after making their mark on the
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Star Inching Towards a Monopoly?
Pawan Kumar – PGPSM Star India was the only bidder to gain sole rights for the IPL outbidding the rest 13 companies by an exclusive thin figure of 528.5 crores. The total bids were made in seven categories
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Pro Kabaddi League Dethrones Cricket in BARC Ratings
Rohan Parakh – BSM 2 Cricket is now getting serious competition in the sporting leagues with week 32 of BARC ratings showing a remarkable rise in viewership of Pro Kabaddi league. That was in the second week of
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It’s not the end, it’s the new beginning : Convocation 2017
Goodbyes no matter how hard, are a part of life. It was that time of the year when we at International Institute of Sports Management (IISM) had to bid adieu to our PGPSM batch students. It was time
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2017 to be a defining year in Sports & Entertainment marketing
While 2016 saw a lot of upheaval and a change of existing norms, 2017 will be the official harbinger of change in the world of Sports-tainment. Harnessing the reach of the digital medium and constantly reinventing the way
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Sports Business World
Sports in India is moving out of the closet from the once dominant “Big Daddy” – Cricket to Multi-Sporting Nation tag garnering presence in both traditional sports like Kabaddi and famous international sports like Football. India has caught
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Business of Sports
One of the most miraculous startup stories of all times has been the continuous and rise of sports on the Indian horizon. Sports and the furtherance of its concept into business has championed the cause of producing better
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Sport Organisation and Administration in Indian Sports
Nelson Mandela once said, “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a
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Why Sports Management is a lucrative career
Over the years, management education has gained momentum, thanks to all the varied specializations available. ports Management however, is a relatively new concept. The field opens up a range of opportunities depending on one’s interests and the organization
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Are startups the key to driving the sports industry?
The recent years have seen a number of promising ventures bloom, subsequently growing to be called "unicorns", powered by billions of dollars in investments being pumped into the Indian startup ecosystem. Led by Ecommerce, the economy saw many
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Are you sure you know what Sports Management is?
“Are you sure you know what Sports Management is?” “Maybe you should be looking at advertising.” I was told during my interview with a Sports Management MNC that had just set up an office in India 12 years
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Many reasons to pursue Sports Management as a career
According to the industry experts, the sports industry has grown 12 per cent year-on-year. FICCI's Vision document 2014 has estimated a total requirement of 43.7 lakh people across the industry by 2022. Also, thanks to the introduction of
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Sachin Tendulkar, India’s Goodwill at Rio Olympics!
Rio Olympics and the whole world is in a tizzy and with India sending the contingent of 121 athletes, the largest ever in the history, we are surely sending out a powerful message to the world. Today when the Nation
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IISM’s Institute Social Responsibility Cell (ISRC) and other students doing their bit for the society
IISM has students having diverse perspectives and interests who’ve involved themselves in a number of activities on and off the field. While the world is combating the outbreak of pandemic coronavirus, our frontline warriors are busy protecting us
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Everything that you need to IISM’s online SMAT exams
Considering the outbreak of pandemic Coronavirus/ COVID-19, IISM is conducting SMAT exams through Online Proctoring instead of organizing it in the designated test centres across India. Candidates appearing for online SMAT would be appearing for it from their
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How to Crack SMAT?
As it is rightly said, you should always go with the flow and imbibe the changes that come along in the path!! That’s what IISM believes in as well! About SMAT Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT) is designed
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SMAT: Gateway to a promising career in Sports Management
SMAT (Sports Management Admission Test)The test focuses on candidate's liking & awareness towards the sports industry & their acumen for the business side of sports. Register for SMAT Admission : https://admissions.iismworld.com/ Admission season is just around the corner
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What to expect from the SMAT test as an postgraduate aspirant? ( MSM / PGPS & WM )
SMAT – Sports Management Admission Test is an online entrance test to apply for admission at IISM. The test is specially designed to cater to a very specific domain – i.e. sports management. The test focuses on candidate’s
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What to expect from the SMAT test as an undergraduate? ( BSM )
SMAT – Sports Management Admission Test is an online entrance test to apply for admission at IISM. The test is specially designed to cater to a very specific domain – i.e. sports management. The test focuses on candidate’s
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How to get admission at IISM (MSM & PGPS & WM) ?
IISM’s post graduate program offerings, i.e Master of Sports Management & Post graduate program in sports & Wellness management, aims at developing world class leaders who can handle and manage their roles with an understanding of the practices,
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How to get admission at IISM (Bachelor of Sports Management)?
IISM’s Bachelor of Sports Management program comes in two-fold prepping you for the industry just the way it should. The course is specially designed to provide you with specialization into: Management Coaching So, how to secure admission at
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What to expect in the Essay & Personal Interaction Round of Admission Process?
Admission for the Bachelor In Sports Management course at IISM is a 3 round process comprising of: SMAT Essay Submission Personal Interaction. Post the SMAT test, selected candidates shall be provided some pointers based on which they’ll have
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What to expect in Stage 2 of Admission Process at IISM?
Why PI? Bachelor of Sports Management Applicants will have to appear for Personal Interaction Round, Whereas - Master of Sports Management & PGP in Sports & Wellness Management Applicants will go through a Panel Interview A PI is
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IISM’s Institute Social Responsibility Cell (ISRC) and other students doing their bit for the society
IISM has students having diverse perspectives and interests who’ve involved themselves in a number of activities on and off the field. While the world is combating the outbreak of pandemic coronavirus, our frontline warriors are busy protecting us
Read MoreMay 27th, 2020 Uncategorized 0 Comments
Everything that you need to IISM’s online SMAT exams
Considering the outbreak of pandemic Coronavirus/ COVID-19, IISM is conducting SMAT exams through Online Proctoring instead of organizing it in the designated test centres across India. Candidates appearing for online SMAT would be appearing for it from their
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IISM’s International Sports Experiential Learning Programme to Spain
IISM organized International Sports Experiential Learning Programme to Spain for its students to instill international sports knowledge in them. On Day One, students visited the Iconic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, the Home Stadium of Real Madrid, which is one
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All about Sports Event Management, the uprise sector
The Sports Sector is booming ever since the advent of Indian Premier League and Abhinav Bindra winning gold in Summer Olympics 2008. With more and more athletes burgeoning and emergence of multiple sporting events like Pro Kabaddi League,
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IISM at Khelo India Youth Games 2020
IISM is proud to be the Official Knowledge Partner to the recently concluded Khelo India Youth Games, Guwahati, Assam 2020, in its third edition. The Games commenced from 10 January to 22 January 2020 wherein close to 6,800
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IISM announces ‘The Edge’ a unique course for working professionals
Mumbai,19th November 2019: In order to provide working professionals an opportunity to tap their unexplored skills, the International Institute of Sports Management (IISM) has announced the IISM Edge program. The program aims to develop leadership skills and teach
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All about IISM Admission Process
Sports Management in India is a sunrise sector. The landmark events of 2008 in Indian sports- the advent of Indian Premier League and Abhinav Bindra’s Gold medal at Olympics, opened gates for Sports Management to evolve in the
Read MoreNovember 18th, 2019 Blogs 0 Comments
IISM congratulates FBA for the success of FBC- Mumbai Edition
The Football Industry is witnessing tremendous upsurge internationally as well as in India. This sector is growing and transforming in itself. All of this leads to the Football sector demanding skilled professionals and leaders. The Football Business Academy
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National Sports Day celebrated by IISM with unity and enthusiasm
Sports play an integral part in shaping our lives as it teaches you to have the right attitude; after all, you learn how to lose and strike back in sports. For a country that worship sports, National Sports
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Four reasons why you should enroll into the Football Business Certificate
We are witnessing football industry flourishing like never before and it would not be wrong in saying that it is demanding skilled professionals and business leaders to boost the sport and its business. We are proud that the
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Modern Age Women Raising Bars in Indian Sports
August 2019 has been an action-packed one! India saw two women raising bars in the sports arena. While Aishwarya Pissay became the first ever Indian to bring home world title in motorsports, Padma Shri Deepa Malik became a
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Foundation Week 2019-20: Day Two and Three
IISM warmly welcomed the students of the Bachelor of Sports Management, Master of Sports Management and Post Graduate Program in Sports and Wellness Management for the academic year 2019-20. The institute organized the ‘Foundation Week 2019-20’ at Hotel
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The Foundation week for 2019-20: The Inaugural
For a structure to stand strong, its foundation has to be sound and solid. We at the International Institute of Sports Management (IISM) believe that there is a need to have a sound and solid foundation for a
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9th Annual Convocation Ceremony: Inception of a new journey
That part of the year had come when we had to bid goodbye to the students of Post-Graduate Program in Sports and Wellness Management. This was technically the last time those children had stepped in as students because
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“Sports Management- The Thrills and Chills”- a panel discussion for future heroes
“There is divine beauty in learning…. To learn means to accept the postulate that life did not begin at my birth. Others have been here before me, and I walk in their footsteps.” ―Elie Wiesel Struggles and challenges are
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FBA to train experts in IISM to boost the Football industry
India is a country gaga over cricket; we cannot deny that Football has seen a tremendous upsurge over the years. With more and more hidden talents coming out, the Indian Football team playing well and most importantly, The
Read MoreJuly 16th, 2019 Blogs 0 Comments
Sports education: Take to the field with fewer hurdles
SPORTS MANAGEMENT ENCOMPASSES BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, VENUE MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTERING SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS AND FEDERATIONS, DEVELOPING CONTENT, EVENT MANAGEMENT AND DATA ANALYTICS The year 2008 was a watershed one for Indian sport. Abhinav Bindra’s gold medal at the Beijing Olympics, the
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We Have Relocated
Propelled by our substantial growth, International Institute of Sports Management (IISM) is proud to announce it’s relocation to a new state-of-the-art facility at new premises with effect from Thursday, 25 April 2019. We are thrilled to carry forward
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IISM Student’s Industrial Visit: North India Gateway, 2019
31/12/2018 proved out to be a lucky day as we got a mail which said that our institute, International Institute Of Sports Management has announced an Industrial Visit to Amritsar-Dharamsala-Manali-Chandigarh. It was just a matter of days since
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A Tribute To The Wall – Rahul Dravid
“Finally, I would like to thank the Indian Cricket fan, both here and across the world. The game is lucky to have you, and I have been lucky to play before you. To represent India, and to represent
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How to get admission at IISM (Bachelor of Sports Management)?
IISM’s Bachelor of Sports Management program comes in two-fold prepping you for the industry just the way it should. The course is specially designed to provide you with specialization into: Management Coaching So, how to secure admission at
Read MoreDecember 18th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments
IDBI Marathon : An experience to cherish for life
It was my first time being on the organising side of a Marathon event and it was really amazing to see such enthusiasm amongst the people. Not only the participants but the organising team of IDBI was full
Read MoreNovember 2nd, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments
Star Sports Show : Asia Cup Experience
On 23rd September 2018, I got an opportunity to be a part of the studio audience at the Star Sports studio in Mumbai to experience the pre-match show covering the India – Pakistan super 4 clash of the
Read MoreOctober 31st, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments
IISM students at MumbaiUltra : Marathon 12 Hour Run
The Mumbai ultra- marathon is organized by the Shivaji Park Marathon club. Each year on Independence Day this ultra-marathon takes place with an aim of creating awareness about running and its importance. As a part of a live-event
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It’s time we normalise “Women In Sports”- quips Ms. Aparna Popat!
“Women, no longer long to be in sports, they have arrived, they are not here to take space of men rather they are here to share the space.”- quips Ms.Aparna Popat (Former Indian Badminton Player) Aparna Popat,a national
Read MoreOctober 15th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments
CONVOCATION CEREMONY 2018 : A NEW BEGINNING
As said truly, change is the only thing which is constant and no matter how difficult it is, time flies by. It’s that time of the year when we bid our PGPSM students adieu. It was time to
Read MoreSeptember 11th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments
HOW DO WE CULTIVATE A SPORTING CULTURE IN INDIA ?
Around 82% of individuals drop out of competitive sport between the age groups of 15 - 18 years, when researched further, it was found that some of the contributing factors to the dropouts are academic pressure and lack
Read MoreAugust 27th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments
What kind of grassroots development should we anticipate for the future?
Gone are the days when cricket was the “only sport” that ruled the hearts of Indians. Owing to the influx of sporting leagues, we now are witnessing tremendous growth. Gradually, India is marching towards the glorious path of
Read MoreAugust 7th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments
Is India Emerging As A Multi-Sporting Nation?
Owing to the influx of various sporting leagues, it’s safe to say that India is booming with unexplored opportunities within the Sports Industry. We, at the International Institute of Sports Management, recently held an expert panel discussion on
Read MoreJuly 4th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments
India: Emerging As A Multi-Sporting Country!
The sports section has been somewhat dreary in India for some time now save for cricket and the recent upsurge in football leagues. The news pertaining to Kabaddi, Hockey, and Olympics has gone somewhat unnoticed – but no longer! India
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IISM Partners with Sportz Power as Academic Partners for India Football Forum 2017
The Star Sports India Football Forum powered by Sony Pictures Network is an annual football forum that is organised by the media company Sportzpower. It centres on Indian Football and its massive potential, especially when it has been
Read MoreJanuary 3rd, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments
IISM partners with CII for Sports Summit 2017 as Academic Partners
IISM has undertaken a revolutionary redesign in management education through innovative academic methodology and delivery systems for students to take the fullest advantage of the exceptionally rigorous and demanding nature of the customized curriculum. With its collaborative arrangements
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Life at IISM
Gaurav Kadam - MSM I The student life at IISM continues to be filled with exciting opportunities to get involved in the world of sport in various capacities and the past month fell nothing short of delivering just
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Life at IISM : A Broad Spectrum of Activities
Gaurav Kadam - MSM 1 Life in a management college may sound monotonous to some but at IISM that is certainly not the case. IISM provides its students opportunities to delve into various facets of professional life and
Read MoreNovember 15th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments
It’s not the end, it’s the new beginning : Convocation 2017
Goodbyes no matter how hard, are a part of life. It was that time of the year when we at International Institute of Sports Management (IISM) had to bid adieu to our PGPSM batch students. It was time
Read MoreJuly 15th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments
IISM’s Institute Social Responsibility Cell (ISRC) and other students doing their bit for the society
IISM has students having diverse perspectives and interests who’ve involved themselves in a number of activities on and off the field. While the world is combating the outbreak of pandemic coronavirus, our frontline warriors are busy protecting us
Read MoreMay 27th, 2020 Uncategorized 0 Comments
Sports education: Take to the field with fewer hurdles
SPORTS MANAGEMENT ENCOMPASSES BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, VENUE MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTERING SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS AND FEDERATIONS, DEVELOPING CONTENT, EVENT MANAGEMENT AND DATA ANALYTICS The year 2008 was a watershed one for Indian sport. Abhinav Bindra’s gold medal at the Beijing Olympics, the
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Sports Revolution: The rise of the Industry and Career opportunities
Times of India recently published an elaborate article on the explosion of the sporting industry over the past decade. The credit of such upswing in the domain goes heavily to the number of sporting leagues that have emerged
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Career Opportunities in Sports Management
“If you do what you love, then you don’t have to work a day in your life” - Confucius. We are witnessing a ‘Sporting’ revolution, both on and off the fields and arenas. The rapidly evolving Sports industry
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8 Tips to get your ideal sponsor on board for your event!
Ever noticed how IPL isn’t mentioned without its “title sponsors”? Did you notice the photo-op at the Asian Games? With the influx of various sporting leagues, Sports Sponsorships has evolved, whether it’s crossing $1 billion in India for
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#10YearsChallenge : Evolution Of Sports In India
It wasn’t many years ago when people would deride our media with the question: What are you guys doing at the Olympics when your country can't even compete, let alone win a medal? A nation whose obsession with
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What it takes to emerge as a Multi-Sporting nation?
Sports in India is no longer limited to the sixes & catches, it’s also about the hits & the goals, about the strokes & the laps. India has started crawling towards an emergence as a multi-sporting nation, but
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Stepping into 2019: India all set to Conquer!
The ball has already started rolling for the Indian Sports as we step into 2019. Here’s a quick snapshot of all that’s on the radar: - Cricket Well, not so surprisingly, our favourite sport is on a huge
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After 71 years, India breach the Australian frontier !
What Indian cricket fans witnessed on 7 January 2019 goes beyond history and records. A series win in Australia in the oldest and toughest format of the game, had proved to be elusive – till yesterday. India breached
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Indian Football back to its glory after 55 Years!
Not one, not two but we have three historic moments embracing the Indian Football as we step into 2019! With over 3000 spectators at the Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi & millions across the globe, our Indian
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Victorious Roger Federer creates history yet again!
History is created yet again as Roger Federer emerges triumphant against Serena Williams in the Hopman Cup. However this experience goes much beyond that as two of the game’s greats treated fans worldwide to an unforgettable evening. As
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Stars Sports India Football Forum- Insights by Mr. Rounak Majumdar
The Indian Football Forum was the third footballing conference held in India since 2010, this time at Novotel, Mumbai. The conference indulged into the massive potential of the game in India which included foreign speakers and the industry
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Fan Engagement : An Era Of Love For Sports!
Sport beats in heart of fans, isn’t that true? It’s not just the player who takes maximum wickets or scores maximum goals or a team that excels throughout the series, but the stadium that echoes with loads of
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FICCI TURF 2018 : Students Speak !
"TURF 2018" 8th Global Sports Summit, an international convention on business of sports- an iconic event took place on 25-26 October, 2018 at FICCI, Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi. With an aim of creating a dialogue between
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IDBI Marathon : An experience to cherish for life
It was my first time being on the organising side of a Marathon event and it was really amazing to see such enthusiasm amongst the people. Not only the participants but the organising team of IDBI was full
Read MoreNovember 2nd, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments
Star Sports Show : Asia Cup Experience
On 23rd September 2018, I got an opportunity to be a part of the studio audience at the Star Sports studio in Mumbai to experience the pre-match show covering the India – Pakistan super 4 clash of the
Read MoreOctober 31st, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments
Sports Coaching : A Career Insight
World Cup, Tournaments, Asian Games, Olympics and the list goes on. While India unapologetically shines throughout the tournaments and leagues at global front and our players are receiving appreciation, let’s not miss out on the huge role played
Read MoreOctober 29th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments
It’s time we normalise “Women In Sports”- quips Ms. Aparna Popat!
“Women, no longer long to be in sports, they have arrived, they are not here to take space of men rather they are here to share the space.”- quips Ms.Aparna Popat (Former Indian Badminton Player) Aparna Popat,a national
Read MoreOctober 15th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments
Impact of Social media on Sports
Social Media has impacted every industry and it hasn’t left the sports industry untouched either. The focus on Social Media in the Internet Marketing and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) industry has been growing rapidly in recent years. Social
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Commercialisation Of Sports : Take A Cue From Hima Das
An ambitious child of a rice farmer who tackled every obstacle that came in her way to glory – Hima Das, has done our country proud at a young age of 18. She became the first Indian to
Read MoreSeptember 1st, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments
Sports Entrepreneurship : Facilitating Growth!
Entrepreneurship is breeding in India. Today, thousands of youths are paving their paths towards entrepreneurship following their passion and generating profits out of it. Entrepreneurship has entered a number of realms of the economy and certainly, Sports sector
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HOW DO WE CULTIVATE A SPORTING CULTURE IN INDIA ?
Around 82% of individuals drop out of competitive sport between the age groups of 15 - 18 years, when researched further, it was found that some of the contributing factors to the dropouts are academic pressure and lack
Read MoreAugust 27th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments
Why indulging into sports is a key to healthy mental state?
Sports has been the backbone of a child’s development since ages. We no longer belong to an era where children had to choose between sports or academics. Today, we stand at a point where sports has become an
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Sports is breaking gender barriers but, are we?
Sania Mirza, MC Mary Kom, Mithali Raj, Geet Phogat, Anjali Bhagwat and the list just doesn’t end. These eminent gems have carved their names on the pages of history that predominantly belonged to men. When a woman champions
Read MoreAugust 13th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments
What kind of grassroots development should we anticipate for the future?
Gone are the days when cricket was the “only sport” that ruled the hearts of Indians. Owing to the influx of sporting leagues, we now are witnessing tremendous growth. Gradually, India is marching towards the glorious path of
Read MoreAugust 7th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments
How Is Technology Revolutionizing Sports?
Technology is truly transforming the modern-day sport. From the use of controversial Video Assistant Referee (VAR) to the invention of Hawk-eye in Cricket and Tennis, technology has made its mark firm on sports. Here are some of the
Read MoreAugust 6th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments
Commercial Sports in India Building New Avenues
Commercial Sports in India has reached new heights over the last couple of years. The rapid rise of private leagues like the Indian Premier League, the Indian Super League and Pro-Kabbadi League are setting up high benchmarks for
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Women In Sports : The Change In Making
Women are no longer asked to stay behind the four walls & are not just encouraged but also appreciated for every move they’re making towards their goals. Indian Sports is currently in a blooming phase and undergoing a
Read MoreJuly 11th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments
Is India Emerging As A Multi-Sporting Nation?
Owing to the influx of various sporting leagues, it’s safe to say that India is booming with unexplored opportunities within the Sports Industry. We, at the International Institute of Sports Management, recently held an expert panel discussion on
Read MoreJuly 4th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments
Towards Constructing A Healthy Future!
Mr.Pankaj Athawale (Head-Corporate Relations & Sr.Research Associate) The CBSE board announced a few days back that students from Classes IX to XII of CBSE schools will have to attend a mandatory health education and physical education class every
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Physical Literacy In India : No More A Novelty!
The concept of physical literacy and the value it brings to the long-term health of children has been that of a novelty in our nation. Growing up in India, Yoga and PT (Physical Training) used to form a
Read MoreJune 4th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments
Is India Ready To Embrace Unexplored Avenues In Sports Industry?
The Hindu Business Line reported that the Indian sports industry sponsorship surpassed the US$1Billion mark in 2017. Sports in India is gaining lots of attention from the central and state governments and the public. Indian sports sponsorship is
Read MoreJune 4th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments
Is India ready to embrace the need of women sports managers?
Mr.Mustafa Sapatwala (Deputy Head- Academics) In a patriarchal society, women have borne the burden of socio cultural bias for thousands of years. And even today, women are generally looked down upon. Though in modern India, things seem to
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India: Emerging As A Multi-Sporting Country!
The sports section has been somewhat dreary in India for some time now save for cricket and the recent upsurge in football leagues. The news pertaining to Kabaddi, Hockey, and Olympics has gone somewhat unnoticed – but no longer! India
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Telephonic Interview with Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu
Prashant Tayde - MSM I Harinder Pal Sandhu is a professional squash player who plays for India. He has achieved career-high world ranking no. 56 back in September 2015 currently he stands at no. 69. He was a
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Top 5 Sportpersons with highest Brand Value
Rohan Parakh - BSM I Federer, who won in a stroll over Rafael Nadal just over a week ago in the Shanghai final, continued his top form in Basel at an event he has won seven times.Federer’s latest
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Indian government initiates a revolution: The National Talent Search Portal
Hardik Gagrani - MSM 1 National Sports Talent Search Portal, is a landmark revolution in the sports industry of India which shall help generate a hub of skilled sports players from different parts of the nation who’ll be
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Sports Endorsements: Which three Indian players are minting the most amount of money?
Varun Singh - MSM 1 Virat Kohli Virat Kohli has steered his way to the top after signing an INR 110-crore deal with Puma and has etched his name in the most marketable athletes list of the nation.
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Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore Olympic medalist turns Sports Minister
Gaurav Kadam - MSM 1 September 3 will be noted in Indian sporting and political history, with the appointment of Col (Retd.) Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore as the Cabinet Minister with independent charge for Ministry of Youth Affairs and
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Top Players who turned into Sports Entrepreneurs
Gaurav Kadam – MSM 1 Sports Business in India is on the verge of becoming the next big thing with huge corporate influx due to mushrooming leagues in different sports. Indian sportspersons, after making their mark on the
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2017 to be a defining year in Sports & Entertainment marketing
While 2016 saw a lot of upheaval and a change of existing norms, 2017 will be the official harbinger of change in the world of Sports-tainment. Harnessing the reach of the digital medium and constantly reinventing the way
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Sports Business World
Sports in India is moving out of the closet from the once dominant “Big Daddy” – Cricket to Multi-Sporting Nation tag garnering presence in both traditional sports like Kabaddi and famous international sports like Football. India has caught
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Business of Sports
One of the most miraculous startup stories of all times has been the continuous and rise of sports on the Indian horizon. Sports and the furtherance of its concept into business has championed the cause of producing better
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