IISM Blogs
June 2, 2023Y20 Panel Discussion at IISM Campus
Y20 supports young people to become future leaders by raising awareness of global issues, exchanging views, arguing, negotiating, and reaching an agreement.
May 17, 20232023 Specialised UG Degree in Sports Management or General BBA – Which is Right for Your Future?
Let’s clear up your confusion. If you just want to [...]
May 9, 2023Become a Certified Sports Marketer in Just 6 Months
Are you a professional marketer who wants to use your [...]
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?
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.
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.
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.
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
September 11, 2018CONVOCATION CEREMONY 2018 : A NEW BEGINNING
IISM Convocation Ceremony 2018 was recently concluded&graced by Padma Shri awardee and the Indian Hockey Legend Shri. Dhanraj Pillay& Mr.Namdev Shirgaonker
August 27, 2018HOW 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 of career opportunities in sports.
August 7, 2018What 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 becoming a multi-sporting nation. While there is still a lot to achieve, we agree that the wind of change has started flowing.
July 4, 2018Is 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 June 2, 2018 to discuss about these growing opportunities within the sports industry and India’s emergence as a multi-sporting nation.
June 4, 2018India: 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!
January 3, 2018IISM 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.
December 6, 2017IISM partners with CII for Sports Summit 2017 as Academic Partners
IISM partners with CII for Sports Summit 2017 as Academic Partners. Partnering with CII for its second edition of “Sports And Entertainment Summit 2017” as “Academic Partners” is an efforts to provide students with un-matched exposure
November 29, 2017Life at IISM
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 that. The students experienced two inspiring sessions with experts from the world of Football and Cricket. We take a look at how life at IISM unfolded this past month.
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, 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 1, 2018Commercialisation 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 win a Gold medal in a track event at the IAAF World U-20 Championships
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 27, 2018
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 of career opportunities in sports.
August 18, 2018Why 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.
October 14, 2017Insight into the role of a Team Manager Tête-à-tête with Sakar Sharma
Tarun Kaboo – MSM 1 Sakar Sharma is all but [...]
September 25, 2017Top Players who turned into Sports Entrepreneurs
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.
June 7, 20172017 to be a defining year in Sports & Entertainment marketing
While 2016 saw a lot of upheaval and a change [...]
May 10, 2017Sports 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...
April 29, 2017Business of Sports
One of the most miraculous startup stories of all times has been the continuous and rise of sports on the Indian horizon.
March 9, 2017Why 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.
December 15, 2016Are you sure you know what Sports Management is?
“Are you sure you know what Sports Management is?” “Maybe [...]
October 12, 2016Many 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.
