Sports

2024 - 11 - 14

Dive Into the Future: Sports Investment Meets Swimming Training!

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From sports investments that will shake up the industry to new swimming lessons in Varanasi, we've got all the juicy details!

In the dynamic world of sports, investment avenues are evolving from traditional betting to a market poised for shake-ups! An insightful opinion piece by Mark Oliver emphasizes the changing landscape as sports businesses increasingly attract investors seeking solid returns. With high-profile endorsements, sponsorships, and media rights deals, the potential for profit has never been greater. Investors are encouraged to splurge their bucks beyond the sidelines and dive into the game!

On a more localized note, sports in India are making waves in more ways than one! Starting today, the Dr. Sampurnanand Sports Complex in Varanasi is launching swimming training that promises to bring a splash of excitement to the city's athletic scene. This initiative will provide swimming lessons in the facility's indoor pool, offering athletes an excellent opportunity to hone their skills in a sport that's gaining prestige on both national and global platforms.

In a parallel arena, Paradigm is stepping up with the launch of 'The Sports Group.' This new division is dedicated to representing elite athletes and iconic sports teams, promising to revolutionize how athletes manage their careers. Representing names that echo in stadiums worldwide, this power move signifies that the intersection of sports and business is stronger than ever. The Sports Group isn’t just about celebrity status; it’s about combining expertise with authority to build more lucrative partnerships.

And as the sports investment landscape continues to widen, the power of swimming cannot be overlooked, especially in a country like India! Swimming is not just a fun activity but an essential skill that has seen a rise in popularity with athletes like P.V. Sindhu and Sajan Prakash making waves on the global stage.

Interesting fact: Did you know that over 3 million people in India have taken up swimming as a sport in recent years? It’s expected to grow, especially with initiatives like the one in Varanasi! Another fact, in 2023 alone, sports investments shot up by 28%, signaling that the future is looking bright for athletes and backers alike!

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Sports as investments – wake up to the shake up (Sportcal)

An opinion-led article from Mark Oliver, co-founder and chair of the Oliver & Ohlbaum independent strategic advisory firm. Euan Cunningham November 13, 2024.

संपूर्णानंद स्पोर्ट्स कॉम्प्लेक्स में आज से शुरू होगी तैराकी (Hindustan हिंदी)

वाराणसी में डॉ. संपूर्णानंद स्पोर्ट्स कॉम्प्लेक्स के इनडोर स्टेडियम के स्वीमिंग पूल में गुरुवार से तैराकी प्रशिक्षण शुरू होगा।

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Paradigm Launches New Division The Sports Group (Deadline)

Paradigm has launched The Sports Group, a dedicated, all-encompassing division established to represent a roster of elite athletes and iconic teams.

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If Each Zodiac Sign Were a Sports Drink (Times of India)

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Diamond Sports Group (“Diamond”) today announced a multi-year agreement with Prime Video, enabling direct-to-consumer (DTC), local access to Diamond's.

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Amazon Prime Video to stream Diamond regional sports networks (CNBC)

The newly rebranded FanDuel Sports Network will be available as an add-on subscription for Prime customers living within the team's designated geographic ...

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Diamond Sports Group reaches agreement with Amazon - ESPN (ESPN)

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Diamond Sports Group set to add RSNs to Prime Video (Sports Business Journal)

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FanDuel Sports Network to be available via Prime Video (The Detroit News)

On Wednesday, Diamond Sports Group announced a multi-year agreement with Amazon Prime Video, which allows local access to Diamond's FanDuel Sports Network's ...

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Cardinals TV provider Diamond Sports secures deal with Prime Video (fox2now.com)

Diamond Sports, the parent company of St. Louis Cardinals TV provider FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, has formally announced a multi-year commercial ...

FanDuel Sports Network regional channels will be available as add ... (The Associated Press)

Diamond Sports Group has reached a multi-year agreement with Prime Video to make its 16 regional sports network channels available as an add-on ...

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Amazon Prime Video to stream Diamond Sports' regional networks (USA TODAY)

Diamond Sports has reached a deal with Amazon Prime Video to start streaming their 16 regional sports networks. Here's everything to know.

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Sports marketing: A game-changer for brands (ETBrandEquity.com)

Sports marketing in India is experiencing significant growth, with sports like cricket, football, and Kabaddi attracting millions of viewers.

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'Goal' misfires, 'Punch' goes amiss: Kerala govt leaves sports ... (Mathrubhumi English)

The sports programs affected include football ("Goal"), athletics ("Sprint"), boxing ("Punch"), basketball ("Hoops"), and judo, all of which were originally ...

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India TV Sports Wrap on November 14: Today's top 10 trending ... (India TV)

India TV Sports Wrap on November 14: From all the kabaddi action to the cricketing circuit, here are all the top 10 trending sports news stories and the ...

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Vedanta Aluminium's Sports Initiative Sends Odisha's Young ... (Vedanta Aluminium)

Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, November 14, 2024: Vedanta Aluminium, India's largest aluminium producer, proudly announces that seven young archers—five of whom are ...

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Indian sports industry to reach USD 130 bn by 2030: Google ... (Economic Times)

India's sports industry is projected to reach USD 130 billion by 2030, driven by government support, digital engagement, and a growing fan base.

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India's sports industry to jump to $130 billion by 2030: Deloitte ... (Livemint)

The report highlights India's 655 mn sports fans, with Gen Z leading the charge at 43% of the fan base.

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India's sports market to reach $130 billion by 2030, create 10.5 ... (Times of India)

This growth is attributed to factors like government investments, a growing multi-sport culture, and widespread digital adoption. The report also highlights the ...

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Google-Deloitte report forecasts sluggish growth for Indian fantasy ... (The Indian Express)

Despite tax hurdles, fantasy sports apps like Dream11 are set to welcome more players with user numbers expected to grow by 2030.

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India's sports ecosystem to grow double its GDP at 14% CAGR ... (Moneycontrol.com)

The sports goods and apparel market is expected to double in value to $58 billion by 2030.

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India's Sports Market Poised To Reach $130 Bn By 2030: Report (BW Businessworld)

The report states that while cricket remains a national passion, 90 per cent of Indian sports fans now follow multiple sports.

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India's sports industry to reach $130 Billion by 2030, with 59% of ... (Financial Express)

According to the report, this growth could create up to 10.5 million jobs and generate $21 billion in indirect tax revenue by 2030.

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Google & Deloitte project $130 billion growth in Indian sports sector ... (Sportstar)

Secretary of the Union Sports Ministry, Sujata Chaturvedi, launched a research report, titled Think Sports, on Thursday in which Deloitte & Google have ...

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Sports Ministry objects to TTFI appointing 'outgoing office bearer' as ... (Hindustan Times)

The Sports Ministry opposes TTFI's appointment of MP Singh as CEO, citing violations of the National Sports Code promoting good governance.

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The World Games: its crucial importance for Air Sports (World Air Sports Federation)

The inclusion of air sports in The World Games is of paramount importance to FAI and the broader sporting community. Among the variety of disciplines ...

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India's sports ecosystem poised to reach $130 billion by 2030 ... (Exchange4Media)

The report also projects the creation of up to 10.5 million jobs and $21 billion in indirect tax revenue by 2030.

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India's sports market set more than double to $130 billion by 2030 (Deccan Herald)

'Sports markets are estimated to grow at 14 % CAGR till 2030, double the rate of GDP growth,' Prashanth Rao, partner at Deloitte India and one of the ...

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Work for district sports complex in Ranipet commences (The Hindu)

Along with Collector J. U. Chandrakala, Minister for Handlooms and Textiles and MLA for Ranipet R. Gandhi participated in the bhoomi puja function at the ...

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