Prakash Padukone and Sudhanshu Mittal Lead Dialogue on Sports Innovation at IAMGAME 2025, Introducing India’s First Sports Networking Platform
New Delhi, July 21, 2025: The IAMGAME 2025 Sports Conclave, held at Andaz Delhi by Hyatt, Aerocity, concluded with the grand launch of the IAMGAME app, a first-of-its-kind digital sports networking platform in India. The two-day event brought together over 100 influential leaders from sports, business, media, technology, and policy, aiming to unify and strengthen India’s fragmented sporting ecosystem.
The conclave was headlined by legendary badminton icon Prakash Padukone, co-founder of Olympic Gold Quest, and Sudhanshu Mittal, President of the Kho-Kho Federation of India, alongside senior policymakers, athletes, investors, and industry experts.
Key Highlights from Day 1- July 18
The opening ceremony featured Mahanaryaman Rao Scindia, Vice President of the Gwalior Division Cricket Association, followed by a cultural performance, the National Anthem, and a special film on IAMGAME’s vision.
The day hosted multiple thought-provoking panels, including:
From Passion to Profit | Building a Sports-Centric Business featuring Lloyd Mathias, Vivek B Singh, Charlotte Whitby-Coles, Sameer Pathak, and Jatin Paranjape.
Reframing Sports Beyond CSR with a keynote by Shri Harsh Malhotra, Minister of State for Corporate Affairs & Road Transport & Highways.
Grassroots to Glory | Scouting Future Champions with Neel Shah (Dream Sports Foundation) and Deepthi Bopaiah (GoSports).
The Sports Engine | Franchises, Frameworks & Future Champions, keynote by Divyanshu Singh, COO, JSW Sports.
Specialized panels explored critical topics like sports law, sports tech, infrastructure development, and sports science, while a fireside chat discussed building India’s cycling culture. The day concluded with an evening recognition ceremony and live performance.
Key Highlights from Day 2 – July 19
Day 2 was marked by the official launch of the IAMGAME app, a dedicated platform designed to digitally connect India’s sporting community – athletes, coaches, scouts, brands, and policymakers.
Sudhanshu Mittal, in his keynote “Homegrown Heroes,” emphasized empowering indigenous sports through digital tools. IAMGAME Founder & CEO Karan Singh Chettri highlighted the platform’s mission:
> “India’s sports sector is thriving but remains fragmented. IAMGAME connects talent with opportunity, fostering collaboration and growth at every level.”
Co-Founder Mandeep Malhotra added
:> “There’s untapped talent across every school and district. IAMGAME gives them a digital stage, linking them with mentors, scouts, and platforms that can shape their journey.”
The app, now live on iOS and Android, offers:
Role-based profiles
Personal achievements and discovery tools
Networking feed and knowledge sharing
Local communities and event discovery
Day 2 sessions delved into sports media, women leaders in sports, the e-gaming economy, mental health in Indian sport, and fan engagement strategies. The closing session featured Prakash Padukone in an insightful conversation on building Indian sport from the ground up, followed by a fireside chat with Joy Bhattacharjya, CEO of Prime Volleyball League.
About IAMGAME
IAMGAME is India’s definitive sports business platform designed to bridge structural gaps in the country’s sporting ecosystem. By bringing together athletes, coaches, academies, brands, investors, and policymakers, it drives collaboration, innovation, and dialogue, creating opportunities for India’s next generation of sports leaders and changemakers.
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