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It happened just before my karate world championship. 🥋 Only 3 months were left for the tournament. 📅 And I got myself injured. 🤕 My training stopped 🚫 and I started to fall behind. 😔

My dream of representing my country 🇮🇳 didn’t seem to be fulfilled. 💔 But, being an athlete, I always bounced back. 💪 And it didn’t differ this time as well. 😌

In flashback, as a 10-year-old boy 👦, I started my journey as a Karateka. 🥋 Playing Martial arts is not merely a sport to me, it’s an odyssey toward self-discovery. 🧘‍♂️ Training had become an integral part of life. ❤️ In 2014, I began participating in local and state-level championships 🏆 and excelled every time.

I ranked 1st in Kumite in the 5th KWF Maharashtra State Karate Championship in the category of Under 15 in 2017 🥇, and in 2018 I won KWF India’s 1st Mumbai & District Karate Championship. 🥇 In 2023, I also came 1st in the ‘Kumite’ BUJUTSU Maharashtra State Inter-Dojo Karate Championship. 🥇

Eventually, the time came to represent my country internationally ✈️, but obstacles came too in the form of injury. 🤕 Though I had to wait till I was in the form to train myself again, I didn’t stop going to my martial arts training center and used to watch other athletes’ training. 👀

Coming back to where I left. One month before the championship, I returned to my training. 💪 I participated in the KWF World Championship 2023 in Japan. 🇯🇵 I played till the semi-final. 😊 I can say that I never felt prouder in my life when representing my country on foreign soil. 🇮🇳❤️

Because of my passion for sports, I wanted to explore the business aspect of this field as well. 💼 That led me to pursue Sports Management at IISM. 🎓 Moreover, I aspire to grow as a sports industry expert and contribute to the sports business by developing the grassroots-level sports of India- one of my childhood dreams. ✨

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s weight mishap at the Paris Olympics is heartbreaking for the entire nation. 😔 However, it highlights the crucial role of nutrition 🍏 & nutritionists 👩‍⚕️ in an athlete’s sporting career, particularly in weight-category sports such as boxing 🥊 & wrestling. 🤼‍♀️

Ayushi Dhakate, Sports Nutritionist & IISM faculty, has explained the ‘Weight Card Strategy’ 📋 of these games that an athlete must go through for the competition.

Working while studying? That's the IISM way. 💼 📖

These are just a few glimpses of what real industry exposure at IISM looks like.

From being behind the scenes at the T20 Mumbai League Men's edition, the inaugural Women's T20 Mumbai League, IPL 2026, and a live MMA event: Warrior's Series to interning with Sportz Interactive, BookMyShow, and JioStar across diverse roles, these are the kind of invaluable experiences every aspiring sports professional looks for.

At IISM, learning doesn't stop in the classroom. It comes alive on the field, behind the scenes, and alongside some of the biggest names in the sports industry. 🤝

Because the best way to build a career in sports is to experience the industry while you're still studying.

"My journey with swimming began when I was five years old. I quickly fell in love with the sport. There was something special about being in the water, pushing myself to be faster and stronger every day." 💪

For Akankshya Nayak, a Bachelor of Sports Management student at IISM, that love has grown into an incredible journey, one that has seen her win 47 medals, compete at State, National, and Khelo India Championships, and earn an All India Top 10 swimming ranking in 2024. 🏆

Balancing academics with competitive sport was never easy. Reflecting on that journey, she shares,

"I would leave for practice before most of my classmates were awake, spend hours training, and then return home to complete assignments and prepare for exams. 📚 There were moments when everything felt hectic, but I fell in love with all the challenges and chaos along the way."

It's this passion and unwavering commitment that defines what it means to be a student-athlete.

Trade one Saturday for a career you'll love every Monday.

We are hosting an Exclusive Seminar on Careers in Sports! ✔️ Explore careers in sports. ✔️ Learn how to break into the industry. ✔️ Meet industry experts. ✔️ Experience the IISM campus.

📅 4th July 2026 (Saturday) 📍 IISM Campus, Mumbai 🗣️ Speaker: Mr. Amit Gupte, COO, IISM.

Discover where you fit in.

If your screen time says sports, Your career should too! You know the players. You know the teams. You know the stats. 📊

But do you know how many careers exist behind the game?

From Sports Management and Marketing to Analytics, Events, Sponsorships, Athlete Management, Sports Science and more, there's a whole industry waiting to be explored.

If you're wondering what a future in sports could actually look like, we've got something for you.

🎓 Careers in Sports Management & Sports Science Seminar 📅 Saturday ⏰ 11:00 AM 📍 IISM Campus 🎙️ Speaker: Mr. Amit Gupte, COO - IISM

Trade one Saturday for a career conversation that could change everything. 💡

Ever watched those behind-the-scenes reels about IPL, ICC, or PKL and thought, "Imagine being there"? 🤩

For Heerak Dugar, a Bachelor of Sports Management student at IISM 🎓, it wasn't imagination. It was his internship reality.

During the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, while fans were busy enjoying the action, Heerak was working behind the scenes with the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB).

From monitoring sponsor branding and spotting ambush marketing to assisting sponsor activations inside the stadium, he got a firsthand look at what makes a global sporting event tick.

The best part? This isn't a one-off story.

At IISM, students don't just learn sports management. They experience it.