{"id":55497,"date":"2026-05-20T18:44:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T13:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livemumbai.in\/index.php\/2026\/05\/20\/krit-school-of-sports-management-successfully-hosted-khel-khiladi-aur-karobar-decoding-the-game-behind-the-game\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T18:44:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T13:14:18","slug":"krit-school-of-sports-management-successfully-hosted-khel-khiladi-aur-karobar-decoding-the-game-behind-the-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livemumbai.in\/index.php\/2026\/05\/20\/krit-school-of-sports-management-successfully-hosted-khel-khiladi-aur-karobar-decoding-the-game-behind-the-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Krit School of Sports Management Successfully Hosted \u2018Khel, Khiladi aur Karobar\u2019 \u2013 Decoding The Game Behind the Game."},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 20:<\/strong> Krit School of Sports Management successfully hosted \u201cKhel, Khiladi aur Karobar\u201d, a first-of-its-kind sports business e-summit aimed at decoding what truly powers the world of sport\u2014beyond the field of play. Positioned as \u201cThe Game Behind the Game,\u201d the initiative brought together leading industry voices to unpack the business, economics, and career realities shaping India\u2019s sports ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designed as a high-impact three-hour virtual experience, the summit guided participants from curiosity to clarity through keynote sessions, fireside conversations, and panel discussions built on Krit\u2019s experiential learning philosophy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The speaker lineup reflected the breadth of India\u2019s sports industry. It included Joy Bhattacharjya, CEO of Prime Volleyball League and former IPL team director; Siddharth Shanker from Reliance Foundation Youth Sports, driving grassroots sports at scale; and Sameer Pathak, President at PWR (Times Group), who has led global sports partnerships across Coca-Cola, ICC events, FIFA World Cup, and the Olympics.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The summit also featured leaders shaping leagues, marketing, and participation such as Rajesh Kumar, Head of Events Marketing at Red Bull India; Nupur Gupta, Head of Product &amp; Strategy at Sportz Village; Jatin Paranjape, Founder &amp; CEO of KheloMore and former India cricketer; and Nimish Raut, Global Head \u2013 Esports at NODWIN Gaming, a key architect of India\u2019s esports ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bringing perspectives on careers and consumer-facing sports businesses were Abhishek Iyer, Head of Brand Marketing at FanCode; Niteen Shah, Founder &amp; MD of Total Sports &amp; Fitness, one of India\u2019s leading sports retail chains; and Sudhanshu Fadnis, Founder &amp; CEO of Sportseed, working at the intersection of education and sport.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking on the initiative, Jitendra \u201cJitu\u201d Joshi, Sports Entrepreneur and Co-founder, Krit School of Sports Management, said:<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe conceptualised the e-summit to bring industry leaders, practitioners and prospective students together to gain insights and a real picture of the industry and its growth trends.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India\u2019s sports industry today extends far beyond athletes and competitions. It is driven by media rights, sponsorship ecosystems, grassroots development, technology, data, and emerging sectors like esports. The summit highlighted how awareness of these elements\u2014and the career opportunities they create\u2014continues to grow among aspiring professionals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Khel, Khiladi aur Karobar was designed to bridge this gap by offering a clear, insider view of how the industry functions. Sessions such as \u201cHow Sports Actually Make Money\u201d broke down sponsorships, league economics, and revenue models, while \u201cWhere is the Opportunity?\u201d explored growth areas across grassroots sport, fan engagement, sports tech, and esports. A dedicated session on \u201cCareers in Sports: Reality vs Perception\u201d addressed entry pathways, required skills, and industry realities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Highlighting the larger purpose behind the initiative, Abhijit Dabhade, Educationist and Co-founder, Krit School of Sports Management, said:<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cKhel, Khiladi aur Karobar is our endeavour to make career planning effective and develop a realistic perspective of a career in sports management, whether for job roles or business aspirations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With limited seats enabling meaningful interaction, the summit was positioned not just as an event, but as a platform for discovery\u2014helping participants understand how the sports industry truly works, where it is headed, and how they can be a part of it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About Krit School of Sports Management<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Krit School of Sports Management is a new-age institution focused on building skilled sports industry professionals through experiential learning. Its programs are designed around real-world exposure, industry engagement, and a strong \u201clearning by doing\u201d approach that enables students to understand the business, impact, and ecosystem of sport.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Krit offers an online certificate program in sports management affiliated with the Sports Skill Council of India under Skill India, as well as a Master\u2019s degree program in collaboration with V.G. Vaze College, University of Mumbai. These programs are designed to bridge the gap between education and industry, preparing students for careers across the evolving sports business landscape.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. 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