Life at IISM_April 2023

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Life_at_ IISM
APRIL EDITION
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OUR FOUNDER DIRECTOR TURNS 50
Wishing our Founder Director, Mr. Nilesh
Kulkarni, a Very Happy 50th Birthday. From
taking the first wicket on his first ball in
International cricket to establishing Indias
first sports management education institute to
being the first cricketer to receive the
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar in Sports for
Development, Mr. Kulkarni is a Man of
Firsts. Everyone at IISM is grateful to have you
as our LEADER, and we wish you a LIFE FULL OF
HAPPINESS, PROSPERITY and GOOD HEALTH!
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IISM TURNS 13
IISM was first established in 2010 with the dream
of creating young professionals who could
contribute to the growth of sports in India. And
we have left no stone unturned in turning this
dream into a reality. We have fostered
entrepreneurship and innovation among our
students and alumni alike, who have established
their own ventures in the sports sector. With our
active involvement in various projects,
research, training, internships, and events
related to sports management and sports science,
we have always proven time and time again that we
will stop at nothing till we provide the best to
our students.
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DEGREE DISTRIBUTION CEREMONY
These are our amazing students who graduated in
2022 and were felicitated for outperforming
everyone and securing the first and second ranks
in Sports Management. Mr. Hemant Kumar and Mr.
Kaivan Gala came in first and second place,
respectively, in the Bachelor of Sports
Management Program. Mr. Divya Vishavadia and Mr.
Sanchit Desai, on the other hand, received first
and second place in the Master of Sports
Management Program, respectively. They have
worked hard, shown dedication, and proven that it
is possible to achieve distinction in both
athletics and academics with the correct
leadership. The degree was conferred on them by
the following esteemed members - Dr. Keyur Kumar
Nayak, Director of GICED, University of
Mumbai, Dr. Shivram Garje, Dean of Science,
University of Mumbai, Mr. Prakash Khatri, Course
Co-ordinator, GICED, Mr. Rajendra Bhagwat,
Advisory Board Member, Garware Charitable
Trust, Mr. Dhanesh Sawant, Senate Member,
University of Mumbai, Mr. A Ravi Kumar, Executive
Director, Synthetic and Rayon Textiles Export
Promotion Council Smt. Shilpa Borkar, Placement
O?cer, GICED Mr. Amitava Pal, Associate Dean,
IISM These students are the stars of our
institute, and we cant wait to see what our
students are en route to achieving
next. Congratulations on your well-deserved
success!
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The International Institute of Sports
Management (IISM) is pleased to announce the
successful conclusion of 'JUNOON'23,' India's
first-ever Sports Management Festival, which was
wholly organised and executed by IISM
students. This was a three-day intercollegiate
sports fest in which over 100 IISM students
worked relentlessly for about three months. The
students were divided into departments, and they
were in charge of complete planning and
execution. These departments were social media
team, the marketing team, the finance team, the
public relations team, and the operations
team. The Social Media Team was in charge of
handling the social media handles of JUNOON as
well as creating online and o?ine posters and
ensuring that everyone could view the live action
via the stories. The marketing team secured
sponsorships from big brands. These included
support from the JIJAU Foundation, Decathlon
(the equipment partner), and MuscleBlaze (the
nutrition partner). The financial team ensured
that the sponsorship funding was used
appropriately and that the accounts were settled
after the event. The public relations team worked
with institutions to get 250 participants from
26 colleges across Mumbai. The operations team
was in charge of on-the-ground activities and
ensuring that everything was in place throughout
the matches. With the IPL around the corner, it
only made sense to have an IPL auction on Day 1.
On Days 2 and 3, football matches were
organised, and the students got this excellent
platform to showcase their skills. All in all,
JUNOON'23 achieved a spectacular achievement in
its 5th edition. Kudos to everyone who helped
make JUNOON'23 a reality.
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FAREWELL TO BATCH 2023
We bid a fond farewell to our BSM 20202023 and
MSM 20212023 students who completed their
courses with ?ying colours. They were a
remarkable batch of students who showed great
enthusiasm and passion for learning and growing
in the sports industry. They participated in
various events, projects, internships, and
volunteering opportunities that enriched their
knowledge and skills. They also made lasting
friendships and memories with their peers and
faculty. We are proud of their achievements and
wish them all the best in their future
endeavours. We hope they will stay connected
with us and keep shining in their careers.
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NEW COURSE- ADVANCED SPORTS MARKETING
We are excited to announce the launch of our
Certificate Program in Advanced Sports
Marketing.' This is a perfect course for
marketing lovers and marketing professionals who
want to learn and explore branding, business
strategies, consumer behaviour, sponsorship,
digital marketing, etc. related to the
ever-changing sports industry. With the guidance
of our mentors and expert faculties, along with
an innovative curriculum, aspirants will acquire
the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in
this dynamic field. This course gives you access
to exclusive case studies, real-world examples,
practical exercises to help you apply your
learning, guest lectures from professionals,
field trips to sports venues, and many more. To
learn more about the course, CLICK HERE
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NEW COURSE- PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINER
We were delighted to announce the launch of our
certificate course on 'Personal Fitness
Trainer.' This is a perfect course for fitness
enthusiasts who are eager to learn everything
about fitness and take their fitness career
forward. With our expert trainers and
state-of-the-art curriculum, you will gain the
knowledge and skills necessary to excel in this
dynamic field. This four-month certificate
program will be certified by the National Council
for Vocational Education and Training, the
Sports, Physical Education, Fitness and Leisure
Skills Council, Skill India, and the National
Skill Development Corporation.
To learn more about the course,
CLICK HERE
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RISING SPORTS STARS OF INDIA
IISM students breathe sports and are staunch
sports enthusiasts. Our students come from
various ?elds of expertise as well as are active
sports players from club, state, national and
international level. Here are some of our
students who are no less but rising stars of
India. Kaushik Pandey Archer In June 2021, when
the world was slowly recovering from the
COVID-19 pandemic, my family and I visited a
trekking site. There, I stumbled upon a stall
that had a bow and arrow. The idea was to hit
the bullseye and win prizes. Being a big fan of
the DC Universe character "Arrow," I was
immediately drawn to the idea of shooting an
arrow myself. As I aimed and released the arrow,
I felt an unparalleled rush of adrenaline. The
experience left me craving for more.
As soon as I came back from the trip, I looked up
where I could practice archery in Mumbai and
came across Poisar Gymkhana. I immediately
registered and have regularly
been practicing at the gymkhana ever since. Never
in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I would
compete in formal matches while practicing, but
not only did I participate, but I also won a few
medals. The sensation of shooting an arrow calms
my nerves and is one of the best feelings I've
ever had. As I pursue my Bachelor's degree in
Sports Management, I am thrilled about
continuing this journey and honing my archery
skills. Studying sports management at IISM has
given me a greater grasp of how to look at
archery from a management and operations
standpoint, which has further fueled my love for
the game. I hope to continue feeling the
exhilaration of shooting an arrow as I progress
in my archery journey and professional career.
You can read about journey of our students on
IISM's social media platforms. More stories to
come.
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