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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

Jan 23^rd, 2019 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Jan 15^th, 2019 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Jan 11^th, 2019 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Jan 11^th, 2019 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Jan 8^th, 2019 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Jan 7^th, 2019 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Jan 3^rd, 2019 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Dec 27^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

What to expect from the SMAT test as an undergraduate? ( BSM )

Dec 26^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

How to get admission at IISM (Master of Sports Management / PostGraduate Program in Sports & Wellness Management) ?

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,

Dec 21^st, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Dec 19^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Dec 18^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Dec 4^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Nov 14^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Nov 12^th, 2018 new home 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

Nov 2^nd, 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

Oct 31^st, 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

Oct 29^th, 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

Oct 17^th, 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

Oct 15^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Sep 29^th, 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

Sep 20^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Sep 18^th, 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

Sep 11^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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,

Sep 3^rd, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Sep 1^st, 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

Aug 28^th, 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

Aug 27^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Aug 21^st, 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

Aug 18^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Aug 13^th, 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

Aug 7^th, 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

Aug 6^th, 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

Jul 31^st, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Jul 24^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Jul 23^rd, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Jul 16^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Jul 12^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Jul 11^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Jul 5^th, 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

Jul 4^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Jun 29^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Jun 27^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Jun 13^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Jun 11^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Jun 4^th, 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

Jun 4^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Jun 4^th, 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

Jun 4^th, 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

Jun 4^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Jun 4^th, 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

Jun 4^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Jun 4^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Feb 21^st, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Feb 21^st, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Feb 6^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Jan 18^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Jan 17^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Jan 3^rd, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Dec 28^th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Dec 27^th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Dec 22^nd, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

What to expect in the SoP & Personal Interview Round of Admission Process?

Admission for the Master In Sports Management course and the Post Graduate Program In Sports And Wellness Management program at IISM is a 3 round process comprising of: SMAT SoP Submission Personal Interview. Post the SMAT test, selected

Dec 22^nd, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Dec 18^th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Dec 14^th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Dec 13^th, 2017 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

Dec 6^th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Nov 29^th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Nov 27^th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Nov 15^th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Nov 10^th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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.

Nov 9^th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Nov 8^th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Nov 7^th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Nov 3^rd, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

Thrilla in Manila

Sachin Nayak - MSM 1 Few impacted the sport of boxing the way Muhammad ‘The Greatest’ Ali did. He was one of the main reasons for popularizing the sport in the 1970s and he will always be remembered

Nov 2^nd, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Oct 31^st, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Oct 26^th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Oct 25^th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Oct 16^th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Oct 14^th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Oct 14^th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Oct 14^th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Sep 26^th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Sep 26^th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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,

Sep 25^th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Sep 25^th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Sep 21^st, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Sep 21^st, 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

Jul 15^th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Jun 7^th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

May 10^th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Apr 29^th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Mar 24^th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Mar 9^th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Mar 2^nd, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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! IISM’s SMAT will be an online test. The students

Feb 8^th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Dec 15^th, 2016 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Oct 12^th, 2016 Blogs 0 Comments

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

Aug 3^rd, 2016 Blogs 0 Comments

What to expect from the SMAT test as an postgraduate aspirant? ( MSM / PGPS & WM )

Dec 27^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

What to expect from the SMAT test as an undergraduate? ( BSM )

Dec 26^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

How to get admission at IISM (Master of Sports Management / PostGraduate Program in Sports & Wellness Management) ?

Dec 21^st, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

How to get admission at IISM (Bachelor of Sports Management)?

Dec 18^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

What to expect in the Essay & Personal Interaction Round of Admission Process?

Dec 22^nd, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

What to expect in the SoP & Personal Interview Round of Admission Process?

Dec 22^nd, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

How to Crack SMAT ?

Feb 8^th, 2017 Blogs 0 Comments

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

January 11^th, 2019 Blogs 0 Comments

How to get admission at IISM (Bachelor of Sports Management)?

December 18^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

IDBI Marathon : An experience to cherish for life

November 2^nd, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

Star Sports Show : Asia Cup Experience

October 31^st, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

IISM students at MumbaiUltra : Marathon 12 Hour Run

October 17^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

It’s time we normalise “Women In Sports”- quips Ms. Aparna Popat!

October 15^th, 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

September 11^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

HOW DO WE CULTIVATE A SPORTING CULTURE IN INDIA ?

August 27^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

What kind of grassroots development should we anticipate for the future?

August 7^th, 2018 Blogs 0 Comments

Is India Emerging As A Multi-Sporting Nation?

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India: Emerging As A Multi-Sporting Country!

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