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January 12, 2023Played every four years, Experienced once in a lifetime…….
My name is Reema Dsouza and I'm currently enrolled in the IISM's Post Graduate Program in Sports Management. Prior to pursuing my degree, I worked as a ‘Tour Consultant’ for group operations (Europe) for 3 years. However, I wanted to switch to a new field and that’s when I thought about pursuing sports management as a career.
January 12, 2023Indian Cricket Beyond the Boundary
Cricket. This one word has the power to bring the entire nation of 1.3 billion people to a standstill. The best example of this is the 2011 ICC World Cup. Everyone was glued to their television screens, as it was a match that brought India to the edge of their seats. The winning six of the then-captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, will live with us forever.
December 22, 2022How to Crack SSAT Exam 2023?
SSAT is conducted by IISM to identify potential aspirants, who are eager to learn more about how to better incorporate the learnings from science into the field of sports. It is a test that is conducted based on scientific domain knowledge and sports awareness. The candidates will be evaluated based on the agility of their minds to adapt to the changing dynamics of the sports science sector.
December 5, 2022Sports Courses after 12th in India
Sports Management is a contemporary career option for sports lovers that gives them chance to look after business, management, and entrepreneurship of sports. People who have studies Sports Management can make different careers in Sports Industry. Fields like Sports Marketing, Media, Sports Operations, PR, Sports Law, Sports Event Management, and much more.
October 7, 2022SSAT Exam – The Complete Guide
Sports Science is an upcoming topic that is gaining a lot of attention from athletes and sporting organisations. Sports Science deals with the study of physiology, motor control, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology and biochemistry of an athlete. These factors help improve the game of the athlete and also enhance their performance. Sports Science in a nutshell is to apply these scientific factors to various sporting activities.
September 16, 2022Sports Nutritionist- Careers, Job Description and Benefits
Sports nutritionists have access to the athlete’s specific nutritional needs and they accordingly customise a diet plan and recommend changes to their current plan.
August 18, 202210 Prominent Sports Companies in India 2022
Sports as an industry has grown leaps and bounds over the years. Even during the pandemic, the industry operated and brought around ₹5894 Crore in 2020, and in 2021, it bounced back to ₹9530 Crore. The industry was able to achieve this because of the continuous effort of sports management professionals employed in the sports companies in India who planned and executed numerous sporting events. These sports management professionals are meticulous and ensure that events are executed flawlessly.
August 8, 2022Post Graduate Program in Sports Management- A Quick Entry Course into the Sporting World
Sports management professionals are the experts who do all the work and ensure the sporting events are executed flawlessly. They work tirelessly, inspect minute details of the events, and devise strategies to overcome any problem thrown at them during the event. They can pull of such events because they are trained to handle and organise the events and are better equipped with the required skills needed by the industry.
July 4, 2022What are the Career Opportunities in the Vast Field of Sports Science?
Sports science is a specialized field of application of science in the field of sports to improve the athlete's performance, prepare them for competitive sporting events, and lessen the risk of injury to the athletes.
March 21, 2020Everything that you need to know about 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 home online.
March 16, 2020IISM’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 of the most prosperous Sport Clubs in the world.
March 16, 2020IISM’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 of the most prosperous Sport Clubs in the world.
February 10, 2020All 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, Indian Super League, Futsal, etc., the Sports Industry requires trained Sports Management professionals to look after the business side of sports.
February 6, 2020IISM 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 athletes from 37 states and union territories competed across 20 sports disciplines and the games were spread across nine venues in Guwahati, Assam.
November 21, 2019IISM announces ‘The Edge’ a unique course for working professionals
Mumbai,19th November 2019: In order to provide working professionals an […]
November 18, 2019All about the Admission Process at IISM
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 sports sector. The emergence of other sporting leagues like Pro Kabaddi League, Indian Super League, Pro Badminton League, etc. lead to a demand for skilled Sports Management professionals.
September 30, 2019IISM 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.
September 6, 2019National Sports Day celebrated by IISM with unity and enthusiasm
Sports play an integral part in shaping our lives as […]
January 7, 2019Indian 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 football team thumped their dominance over Thailand in the Asian Cup 2019 opener as part of Group A tie.
January 3, 2019Victorious Roger Federer creates history yet again!
History is created yet again as Roger Federer emerges triumphant […]
December 4, 2018Stars 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 stalwarts who are the face of the game in the nation.
November 14, 2018Fan 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 cheers of fans like us that gives sports it’s true meaning.
November 12, 2018FICCI 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.
November 2, 2018IDBI 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 of energy too. Their energy and enthusiasm made us realise that we play an extremely crucial role in the event.
October 31, 2018Star 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 Asia Cup 2018.
October 29, 2018Sports 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 by the coaches.
October 15, 2018It’s time we normalise “Women In Sports”- quips Ms. Aparna Popat!
Ms. Aparna Popat (Former Indian Badminton Player) Aparna Popat,a national champion who holds a record of equaling nine times by winning
- October 15, 2018
It’s time we normalise “Women In Sports”- quips Ms. Aparna Popat!
Ms. Aparna Popat (Former Indian Badminton Player) Aparna Popat,a national champion who holds a record of equaling nine times by winning
September 18, 2018Is 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 demeaning.
August 28, 2018Sports 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 hasn’t been any different.
August 13, 2018Sports 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.
July 31, 2018Commercial Sports in India Building New Avenues
Commercial Sports in India has reached new heights over the last couple of years.The rise of private leagues like Indian Premier League, the Indian Super League and Pro-Kabbadi League are setting up high benchmarks for this industry.
July 11, 2018Women 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 beautiful transition. Women, today, are making a huge difference in the present-day sports industry.
June 4, 2018Is 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.
June 4, 2018Is India ready to embrace the need of women sports managers?
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.
June 4, 2018IPL 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 or not.
June 4, 2018A Good Workout Down Under!!
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.
February 21, 2018The Premier League: Survival of the Fittest
The Premier League is the most engrossing, entertaining and enthralling league in the world. With Manchester City likely to run away with the league and a battle for the remaining European spots heating up, the focus is at the bottom half of the table.
February 21, 2018Unlimited Winter possibilities
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 tourists flocking there to enjoy the snow. Many Bollywood films have glorified nature’s glory during the winters in various scenes, movies and songs.
February 6, 2018Khelo India: Investment in the future…..
The ambitious project of the Hon Prime Minister Narendra Modi finally took off at an extravagant opening ceremony on the 31st January 2017.
January 18, 2018Sponsors: Hero Indian Super League
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.
January 17, 2018A new challenge for the Men in Blue
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.
December 28, 2017The Innings that started a Procession
On a cold windy winter night at the Eden Gardens, India was set a target of 316 runs by Sri Lanka. It wasn’t the best of starts for the men in blue
December 18, 2017Srikanth Nammalwar Kidambi The Rising Badminton Star
Srikanth Nammalwar Kidambi, the rising superstar in the world of badminton has achieved great heights at an early age of 24.
December 14, 2017Ashes 2017/18: A classic in the making
Sachin Nayak – MSM 1 One might run out of […]
