IISM students, living every cricket fan’s dream😇 - standing where Sachin’s desert storm centuries🏏 once echoed.

The Dubai Experiential Tour continued at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium🏟️, where students explored legendary corners, world-class infrastructure, rich history, and unforgettable cricketing moments.

The highlight was an exclusive session 📚with Mr. Mazhar Khan, General Manager, Sharjah Cricket, whose insights, guidance, and real-world experiences made it a truly once-in-a-lifetime🏅 learning opportunity.

For IISM sports fanatics, the stadium visit was an inspiration, and dreams came together in one unforgettable day.✅

Following it, the visits to the Burj Khalifa🗼 and Dubai Mall added a perfect city touch 🌆and cultural immersion.

From the WPL 🏏 to the World Pickleball League 🏓, the NBA tournament, and e-sports tournaments 🎮, IISM students are everywhere—not just witnessing the thrill of the sports events but also working behind the scenes 🎬.

Each year, our Sports Management students immerse themselves in volunteering experiences in India’s premier sporting events. By collaborating with leading minds in the sports industry, they gain valuable insights into various aspects of sports management, including branding, operations, logistics, sponsorships, and more.

Experiential Learning at Its Best!

Following the Khelo India Bihar Youth Games 2025, IISM students delivered outstanding performance behind the scenes of the Khelo India Beach Games 2025, Diu 🏖️.

They showcased their capabilities in various areas, including State Coordination, Accreditation, Sports Kit Management, GTCC, Broadcasting, and ACT.

Celebrating the Rising Stars of India - Mayank Chaphekar, Kimaya Karle & Rahi Pakhle! ✨

Their exceptional performance & achievements at the National Games Uttarakhand made IISM proud 🎉, setting a new benchmark of excellence as athletes 🏆.

Through their indomitable spirit 💪, they've also inspired many youth of our country 🇮🇳 to follow their dreams in sports.

IISM honors their accomplishments and wishes them more victories in the future!

When your work makes you proud & your excellence defines you, you can only soar high. 🚀

Working at ‘2nd Khelo India Para Games Delhi’ (2025) instilled that sense of pride in IISM students.

Almost 40 IISM students experienced this wonderful opportunity to work at the grand event. 🌟

For sports professionals, it’s not only a dream come true but also a platform to learn the best of every aspect of a grand sports event.

Whether it’s in the Games Technical Conduct Committee or the State Coordination team, they excelled in their roles, showcasing skills, knowledge & wit. 🏆

Moreover, IISM was the “Official Knowledge Partner” of the Sports Authority of India for ‘The Khelo India Games 2025’.

Nothing excites a true learner more than an opportunity to experience real-world exposure. For aspiring sports managers, it’s a stepping-stone toward a successful career. 

Our sports management students recently completed their volunteering week at Decathlon For Organisation (India), Malad- Mumbai’s largest sports store while gaining a detailed understanding of various facets of sports retail management like product knowledge, customer experience, store management, and team collaboration. 

One of our IISM students, Vivek Jha shared his experience with us. “The work exposure provides me with invaluable learning opportunities that will shape my future endeavors.”

Hardik Nakhate, another sports management student stated, “My internship at Decathlon was just exceptional.”

Lights, Camera, and Wickets! 🏏🎬

The Actors Cricket Bash was a one-of-a-kind experience for the IISM Sports Management students who volunteered at the event for about 8 days.

The tournament, a fusion of cricket and entertainment 🏏, features actors, influencers, and creators who promote fitness 💪 through participating in friendly cricket matches.

Assisting in the event not only gave the students an insider overview of the work responsibilities 🧐 but also prepared them for gala sporting events.

Nothing great in the world has ever been achieved without passion. My journey with Rhythmic Gymnastics says nothing less.

I took my first twirl in Rhythmic Gymnastics when I was 4, and there has been no stopping since then. The grace and beauty of this sport had me fall for it every day.

Despite this, the journey wasn’t all rhythmic. My shortcomings often made me want to give up, but my love for sports helped me overcome all the obstacles. Day in and day out, I dedicated myself to improving my body, mind, and technical skills. My coaches, Pooja Surve and Mansi Surve have been the greatest support any athlete could ask for.

In 2023, I represented India at the Senior Asian Championships held in the Philippines and received the highest score for the Indian team. This win inspired me to fly higher. Next,  I won multiple medals at the ‘Khelo India Youth Games’ and ‘National Games’.

Lately, at the Egyptian Pharaohs Cup, I became the first Indian gymnast to qualify for the finals of a FIG international tournament.

To date, I have won over 130 medals, and I only aim for more as I want to make my country & loved ones proud of me.

Moreover, my curious mind always wanted to understand and learn the role of the scientific method in an athlete’s journey. Hence, I joined Sports Science at IISM, and choosing this program has deepened my understanding of the complexities of sports science.

I, @Kimaya_Karle, aspire to continue my journey in Rhythmic Gymnastics and reach the heights as a sports science professional hereafter.