Sports industry in India has undergone a dramatic shift in the past 20 years and is on the path to becoming a sporting nation. In an attempt to accentuate the government’s vision to create a sustainable sporting ecosystem in India and to deliberate on the positive steps, The Times of India will hosts the  ‘2^nd Global Sports Business Show’ on 16th – 17th – 18th November’17 in Mumbai.

India’s share of the global sports goods export market is expected to grow manifold with the country establishing the credibility of its sports goods in the international market. Owing to India’s ambition in the field of sports and Indian government’s endeavours to promote sports in the country, GSBS’17 will aim working towards the dream of becoming a truly international sporting nation with world class infrastructure.To create an additional positive impact on the business of sports, key industry stakeholders will discuss the trends, opportunities, challenges and innovations. The 3 day event will deliver a dynamic mix of offerings which will cater to the entire gambit of Sports in India in the sports marketing domain through a series of keynotes, case studies and panel discussions.Understanding the importance and prospects of the Indian sports industry, The Times of India GSBS will explore different facets of sports from showcasing developing sports associations in the space to charting the evolution of sports into an entertainment industry with celebrities playing a focal role more than ever. The show will be an unparalleled platform for everyone who wants to understand the economics of sports and ensure all attendees uncover new opportunities, for succeeding in the business of sports is no child’s play.

Like last year the Times of India – Global Sports Business Show, there is a sub-classification of focused zones so as to create a dynamic mix of offerings which will cater to the entire gambit of Sports in India. The Knowledge Zone, Business Zone, Workshop Zone and the Action Zone. The event will see participation of Over 5000 National & International sports products with government participation from states like Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Punjab & Assam. It will witness confresses like Global Sports Infrastructure Investment & CSR Summit, Global Sports Science Summit, ISPO Academy’s Global Sports Textile Forum, Global Sports Science Summit, Global Sports Tech Summit and Enabling India’s Olympic Vision.

For more details.

Call: 9960730059

Mail: Classica.Pereira@timesgroup.com

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Mumbai, December 22: Times of India Global Sports Business Show 2016 focussed on the science of sports and the sports textile industry at large. The second day of the mega-event was addressed by Dr. Kavita Gupta, Textile commissioner of India and Arvind Sinha, National President, The textile Association (India), among other bureaucrats and policy makers.

Dr. Kavita Gupta, Textile commissioner of India opened the event, saying, “We have various programs and projects of the government that explore more opportunities for individuals stepping into textile industry. There is an option od capital subsidiary, aid in research, for companies investing in this segment. We are also proud to say that we export products for multinational sports brands like Adidas, Reebok, and re-import them helping the Indian government in revenue generation in this industry.”

H’nable Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also extended his support for TOI Global Sports Business Show and said, “I am happy to learn that The Times of India is organizing The Global Sports Business Show from 21st to 23rd Dec, 2016 at Bombay Exhibition Center in Mumbai. As a nation, we have begun to enjoy a far greater engagement with a wide spectrum of sports in the last few years as a Number of sports leagues have blossomed and captivated us. I hope that this largest sports exhibition will see multiple stake holders of all things, fitness and sports; converge in one place. This is a notable endeavor and I wish it all the success.”

A special mention was given to the session held by Mary Kom’s regional boxing foundation which is an example to the aspiring boxers on attaining global limelight. A chief highlight for the day was Hon. Shri Bhaiya Lal Rajwade, Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Maharashtra who inaugurated the show and stated that it is a step forward to bring homogenous sports in the limelight.

Some other major discussions at the event were in science, technology & nutrition, which went on to be a great talk session between Amit Malik, Head of Sports Science Management, P Gopichand Academy, Anoop Krishnan, Head Sports Science Department, Dr. Anup Rakshit, Executive Director,  Indian Technical Textile Association among others.

Shri Vinod Tawde, Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare, Maharashtra sent a special message for TOI Global Sports Business Show, “I was pleased to learn about the inaugural edition of ‘The Times of India – Global Sports Business Show‘ organised by The Times group Mumbai. Initiatives such as these help in accentuating the government’s vision to create a sustainable Sports Culture in the state through infrastructure development, attracting investments in the sports sector and overseas marketing of India as an international sporting destination and development of various sports which have been demanding attention for a long time.”

Stepping into the last leg of global sports business show tomorrow, the mega-event will enthrall the delegates with Kaizad Capadia’s informative QnA, Global Sports Infrastructure and Investment Forum and Global Sports CSR forum.

About TSSL:

Times Strategic Solutions Ltd., functional under the brand name ET Edge, is an Economic Times initiative founded to empower multiple industries and segments by sharing critical business knowledge through strategic conferences, summits and focused exhibitions. Encompassing the Indian business vista, ET Edge strives to bring together visionaries and key leaders on its knowledge platforms to create a social and business environment conducive to the positive changes required by the industry. The main aim of this initiative is to channel global business intelligence through exhibitions, summits and conferences in overarching lectures, hands-on workshops, panels, roundtables, case studies and more.

 Media Queries:

Sheetal Tambe | 70451 86001 | sheetal.tambe@timesgroup.com

Reby Abraham | 99303 90608 | reby@communicateindia.com

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Indian football supremo Bhaichung Bhutia inaugurated the mega-event in Mumbai

Mumbai, December 21, 2016: Global Sports Business Show 2016 by The Times of India kickstarted its first day with Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia inaugurating the mega-event. The show saw an exciting start with brands like Facebook, Twitter, Vodafone, Yes Bank, NBA India, among others, engaging in conversations around the marketing of sports in India.

Speaking at the event, Indian football superstar Bhaichung Bhutia commented, “I believe that the attitude of players has changed for good. A lot of kids are taking up football as a career, which is a great sign. The game has grown at the grass root level as well. The only way to take the game forward is by working at the grassroots level to develop the system in India. It’s a big challenge we face and we’ve got to do a lot more than we’ve been doing.”

“Through the Bhaichung Bhutia Football School, we are trying to give back to football. We are one of the biggest football programs in India and we are producing some quality players, so we are very happy. The Global Sports Business Show is a great initiative and I hope it benefits everyone involved in sports. We all want to see Indian sports grow, and hopefully the entire ecosystem does grow through initiatives such as this, which comes together for the benefit of sport”, he further added.

Understanding the importance of brands and marketing in the sports industry, the event facilitated an interactive session on Sports Marketing where industry leaders put forth their viewpoints. They discussed pertinent issues like India’s ability to fuel more sports leagues, where head honchos from Facebook, Future Group, DBS Bank and Kyazoonga presented their respective viewpoints. Commenting on the changing space of social media in sports, Asha Thacker, Sports Partnerships, Facebook India elaborated on the need for having more social media presence of sporting leagues as well as sportspersons. She elucidated how a certain qualifying Table Tennis match had more than 2 million viewers because of the Facebook Live option on the platform. She insisted that more sporting entities should be open for an omni-channel presence of sports.

The forum also took up the ROI of sports sponsorship and various other sports marketing avenues, where people like Hemant Dua, Delhi Daredevils, Anil Jayaraj, Star India, Radhakrishnan, Ten Sports, among others joined in.

The 3-day event will also see extensive conversations around Sports CSR, Sports Investments, Sports Textile and Fashion, presided over by speakers from the Textile Ministry of India, Sports Authority of India, Indian Army, BCCI, Govt. of Kerala, ONGC, among others.

Speaking on the success of the first day of GSBS, Deepak Lamba, President, Times Strategic Solutions Ltd., “The Times of India – Global Sports Business Show is a unique attempt to bring together top leading stakeholders, policy makers, sports management companies under one roof to help India realize the dream of becoming a truly international sporting nation with world class infrastructure. This initiative will accentuate the government’s vision to create a sustainable sporting ecosystem in India through infrastructure development,  investments in the sports sector and overseas marketing of India as an international sporting destination which have been demanding attention for a long time.”

Bringing together sports federations, food and nutrition authorities, health club owners, sports teams, fitness experts, dietitians, nutrition and sports supplement manufacturers and fitness enthusiasts,  the Global Sports Business Show will also deliberate on the science of nutrition and its impact on sports. The show will be an unparalleled platform for everyone who wants to understand the economics of sports and ensure new opportunities for all attendees.

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About TSSL:

Times Strategic Solutions Ltd., functional under the brand name ET Edge, is an Economic Times initiative founded to empower multiple industries and segments by sharing critical business knowledge through strategic conferences, summits and focused exhibitions. Encompassing the Indian business vista, ET Edge strives to bring together visionaries and key leaders on its knowledge platforms to create a social and business environment conducive to the positive changes required by the industry. The main aim of this initiative is to channel global business intelligence through exhibitions, summits and conferences in overarching lectures, hands-on workshops, panels, roundtables, case studies and more.

Media Queries:

Sheetal Tambe | 70451 86001 | sheetal.tambe@timesgroup.com

Reby Abraham | 99303 90608 | reby@communicateindia.com

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Impress us with your best shot!

The inaugural edition of Global Sports Business Show (GSBS) organized by Times Of India, from the 21^st – 23^rd December at the Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai invites all sports and photography enthusiasts to express their passion though pictures.

It’s time to channelize your creativity in photography around a sports theme and document the real and rustic sporting culture from across India. Winners stand a chance to win prizes worth INR 10,00,000. Remember, the contest is not restricted to any particular sport.

Participation guidelines:

• All participants must upload their entries on the GSBS Facebook Page or on their personal Instagram and Twitter accounts using the hashtag #GSBSPhoto

.     There is no limit to number of entries made:

• Each picture must have a caption of no more than 150 words
• Pictures without captions or the hashtag will not be considered as a valid entry
• The images should be no smaller than 1MB and no larger than 5MB
• Please provide your full name, email address and mobile number while sending in your entries
• Contest open to residents of India only
• The decision of the GSBS Jury and Times of India is final and no negotiation will be entered into with respect to any such decision
• Times of India reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify and remove any entry that does not comply with the contest requirements.

Contest category:

• Action (Catching any sportin action)
• Emotion (Capturing the emotion of the player/ audience)

Contest Timelines:

• Last date for submitting an entry is Friday, 9^thDecember, 2016 by 11:59 pm
• First round of shortlisting – 10^thDecember, 2016
• Shortlisting by expert jury members – 15^thDecember, 2016
• Winners will be contacted by – 20^thDecember, 2016

So are you ready to slam-dunk and hit the ball out of the park?

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Despite India’s infatuation for cricket, sports is yet to be seriously in the country. We need to encourage budding athletes in their formative years, but instead parents consider academic progress a priority which rarely allows children to dream of professional sports careers. In an attempt to propel the sports industry and to create an additional positive impact on the business of sports, The Times of India aligns with government initiatives like Make in India and Skill India by announcing ‘ Global Sports Business Show’ on 21, 22, 23 December 2016.

Currently, the Make in India initiative is centred on showcasing the manufacturing prowess of the Indian industry across various domains and sectors. It is a major national initiative designed to facilitate investment, foster innovation, enhance skill development, protect intellectual property and build best-in-class manufacturing infrastructure.

It is expected that this advanced expertise and accountability will now translate into the Sports Industry as well. The sports goods industry in India has witnessed a phenomenal growth over the past five decades and now occupies a place of prominence in the Indian economy. In view of its humongous potential for employment, growth and export, there has been an increased emphasis on its planned development, aimed at optimal utilisation of resources for maximising the returns, particularly from exports.

The Indian sports goods industry exports majorly to countries like the UK, Germany, France, among others where major items that are exported are inflatable balls, hockey sticks and balls, cricket bats and balls, boxing equipment, fishing equipment, indoor games like carom and chess boards and different kinds of protective equipment. The Indian sports goods industry is a highly labour intensive industry, which provides employment to the weaker sections of society and also employs a large number of women.

In light to this, The Times of India Global Sports Business Show will feature a three day sports exhibition and strategic conferences with the participation of sports enthusiasts, vendors, dealers, delegates, and B2B dealers. Expectations about results on the business of sports remain high at Times ofIndia Global Sports Business Show which promises engagements between stakeholders, buyers and decision makers aiming to enhance the domain, resulting in innovation and advancement of sports in the country.

The event aims to bring together exhibitors from around the globe to invest and display their products ranging from sporting goods, apparel, broadcasting rights, sponsorship and gate revenues along with giving the attendees a first-hand experience of the goods and services on display. Seminars and allied events on other fitness-related aspects including nutrition, sports medicine will also be hosted.

The 2016 Rio Olympics brought to the forefront the immediate need to address sports-related issues and make it a viable sector. The country witnessed some glorious moments with badminton star P.V. Sindhu and wrestler Sakshi Malik bringing home the silver and bronze respectfully. India, as a nation with a huge youth population is capable of overcoming problems like scarce resources, mis-allocation of funds, corruption, and bureaucratic red tapism.

In keeping with the dramatic shift that the sports industry has undergone in the past 20 years, the Global Sports Business Show is expected to restore the unifying appeal that the sports industry boasts of the world over by ensuring a sustainable, secure and prosperous future for the succeeding generations in our country.

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