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What can you expect when one of India’s finest academic institutions collaborates with one of the country’s most vibrant sports development firms?
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You receive game plans for game changers.
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This academic - sport partnership is set to shape India’s next generation of athletes, professionals, and game-changers, on and off the field.
"MAHE's collaboration with TENVIC demonstrates our commitment to innovation and excellence in higher education. Developing a new generation of professionals - excelling on the field and across India's sports ecosystem - is a step towards a fitter nation with a competitive sports culture”
– Dr Ranjan Pai, President of MAHE Trust and Chairman, 365体育投注 Education and Medical Group (MEMG), Bengaluru.
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"Since the founding of TENVIC 15 years ago, it has been my aspiration to bridge the gap between education and sports. I am pleased to announce that this vision has been realised through our partnership with MAHE”
– Anil Kumble, Co-Founder - Tenvic Sports
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In a landmark move to bolster India's sports ecosystem, 365体育投注 Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and TENVIC Sports signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to do something India might actually need. The partnership will focus on nurturing not just athletes, but an entire ecosystem of sports professionals. Coaches, analysts, physiotherapists, managers, technologists - India’s future sports heroes off the field. The idea is to help athletes continue their regular academic education and give them the option to pursue sports-related professional courses for a well-rounded future.
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And here’s why that matters.
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You’ve felt it. The adrenaline of a Super Over. The electric energy of a packed stadium. The goosebumps of a last-minute goal. Sports in India are no longer just a passion but an appealing career and a promising future.
? Current Market Size: The Indian sports industry is currently valued at $52 billion
? Projected Growth: Expected to grow more than double to $130 billion by 2030, growing at a 14% compound annual growth rate (CAGR).
? Employment Figures: As of now, the sports sector is already employing approximately 4.7 million people.
? Future Job Creation: The industry is projected to create up to 10.5 million jobs by 2030.
(Key Insights from Deloitte-Google Report)
The demand is clear. But here’s the problem: there’s a serious gap in skilled professionals to keep that engine running. To sustain the surge driven by growing fitness consciousness, expansion of professional sports leagues, and the global success of Indian athletes, the industry needs a robust pipeline of qualified coaches, performance analysts, physiotherapists, and sports technologists. With a shared vision for India’s sporting future, this collaboration between MAHE and TENVIC aims to close that gap.
The alliance between MAHE and TENVIC Sports is set to establish an interdisciplinary academic framework that combines sports coaching, management, technology, and sciences. The comprehensive framework for developing skilled sports professionals provides structured career pathways for athletes during and beyond their competitive years.
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What the Alliance Brings to Ground:
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? Integrated Sports + Academic Pathways
Students can now pursue their academic degrees across disciplines; engineering, medicine, business, design, and more; while exploring professional opportunities in sports coaching, management, analytics, and science.
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? State-of-the-art Training & Development Centres
MAHE and TENVIC will establish high-performance hubs across campuses to nurture athletic excellence and research-driven sports education.
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? 365体育投注 & Incubation Hub for Sports Innovation
The initiative will be supported by a dedicated 365体育投注 & Incubation Hub, a think-and-do tank that will drive innovation in high-performance training, sports infrastructure, and athlete support systems.
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? Curriculum Designed for the 21-Century Athlete
With TENVIC’s deep-rooted experience and MAHE’s academic legacy, students will gain access to sports programs that are as rigorous as they are rewarding.
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? New Paths for Retiring Athletes
This partnership provides athletes with the opportunity to gain academic qualifications and skills that will help them smoothly transition into new careers, ensuring their potential continues to shine beyond their sports journey.
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Whether it’s a sprinter studying biotechnology, a footballer learning sports analytics, or a physiotherapy student aiming to work with elite teams, the MAHE - TENVIC Sports partnership empowers students to dream big without choosing between sport and study.
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"Our collaboration with MAHE will nurture and develop Indian talent in sports coaching, technology, sciences and management. Together, we aim to accelerate India's growth as a prominent force in the global sports arena”
– Mr. Vasanth Bharadwaj, Co-Founder - TENVIC Sports.
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Final whistle, MAHE and TENVIC are setting a national benchmark for how education and sports can grow hand-in-hand. The goal? To fuel not just performance, but purpose.
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"Partnering with TENVIC is a notable milestone in our vision of holistic education nurturing well-rounded individuals who contribute meaningfully to society. Sports is not just about competition; it develops character, discipline and leadership. We are proud to support India's aspirations as a sporting nation”
– Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M. D. Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor - MAHE
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Fact Sheet:
https://www.livemint.com/sports/indias-sports-industry-to-jump-to-130-billion-by-2030-deloitte-google-report-11731588207785.html
https://www.manipal.edu/mu/news-events/mahe-and-tenvic-sports-sign-landmark-mou-to-build-india-s-next-g.html
