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Business Standard
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
IOS Sports unveils new logo to celebrate 20 years in sports management
IOS Sports & Entertainment, a leading Indian sports management firm, has unveiled a vibrant new logo to commemorate its 20-year journey in the industry. Founded in 2005 by former national squash player Neerav Tomar and industrialist Sanjeev Khandelwal, IOS has evolved into a premier agency representing over 150 elite athletes across various sports disciplines. A Symbol of Growth and Diversity The redesigned logo features the number '20' in colorful gradient hues, symbolizing the diversity of sports the company supports. The modern typography of 'IOS' is complemented by the tagline 'SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT' and the years '2005 - 2025', reflecting the company's journey and future aspirations. Also Read IOS has played a pivotal role in transforming the commercial landscape for Olympic sports athletes in India. The company's journey began with representing boxing star Vijender Singh in its founding year and has since expanded to include numerous iconic personalities such as Suresh Raina, Ishant Sharma, Lovlina Borgohain, Mirabai Chanu, Saina Nehwal, Geeta Phogat, Ishan Kishan, and Manika Batra. Lovlina Borgohain, Olympic Bronze Medallist, shared, "The team at IOS has been instrumental in my journey both on and off the field. Their expertise in creating the right partnerships has allowed me to sustain my focus on boxing while building a meaningful presence beyond the ring." Mirabai Chanu, Olympic Silver Medallist, added, "Before partnering with IOS, I didn't realize how important professional management was for athletes like me. Their strategic approach to building my brand has opened doors I never imagined possible." Strategic Partnerships and Comprehensive Services Beyond athlete representation, IOS has established strong partnerships with national sports federations, working with organizations like the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Athletics Federation of India (AFI), Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), and the Weightlifting Association of India. The company provides comprehensive services including sponsorship consulting, rights management, and event operations. Expanding into Cricket and Entertainment IOS's expertise extends to comprehensive sports franchise operations, having served as the operations team for the Gujarat Lions IPL franchise. The company delivered end-to-end management services including sponsorship activation, hospitality management, production setup, branding solutions, volunteer program management, and merchandise operations. The company has also demonstrated expertise in creating compelling narrative-driven brand integrations through successful work on notable Bollywood projects like 'Mary Kom', 'Toofaan', and 'Rock On'.
India Gazette
10-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Indian lifters Seram Nirupama Devi, Dilbag Singh set to compete in Asian Weightlifting Championships 2025
New Delhi [India] May 10 (ANI): India will present a completely new-look team for the continental competition, as leading lifters, including Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu, have chosen to abstain from the Asian Weightlifting Championships 2025 in Jiangshan, set to take place from May 9 to 15, as per website. Seram Nirupama Devi (women's 64kg) and Dilbag Singh (men's 96kg) are the sole two Indian weightlifters set to compete in Jiangshan. Seram Nirupama Devi is a medallist from the Asian Youth Weightlifting Championships and a champion at the National Games, whereas Dilbag is a gold medalist from the National Games that took place earlier this year. Mirabai Chanu, who last participated in a competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics, will not be attending the upcoming event as she wants to take this time to acclimate to her new weight category following the reshuffling of divisions by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF). The IWF has introduced an updated list of weight classes that will come into effect on June 1, 2025, for all international events. For senior and junior male competitors, the updated weight classes include: 60kg, 65kg, 71kg, 79kg, 88kg, 98kg, 110kg, and +110kg. In contrast, the new divisions for senior and junior female athletes are: 48kg, 53kg, 58kg, 63kg, 69kg, 77kg, 86kg, and +86kg. These modifications, which will be applicable during the 2026 Asian and Commonwealth Games, will impact many weightlifters worldwide, including some of India's top athletes. Competitors from various parts of Asia showcased remarkable skills, with the home country, China, quickly taking the lead in the medal rankings, as per the Asian Weightlifting Federation. As the Championships continue, attention is fixated on Jiangshan, where records are tested and rivalries heat up. Importantly, the 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships is significant as it is the last continental competition to include 10 weight classes. (ANI)
Deccan Herald
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Deccan Herald
Paper-free record-keeping: Mandaviya launches Digilocker for athletes
Mandaviya formally launched the initiative in the presence of representatives from 40 National Sports Federations, and some athletes, including Tokyo Olympics silver-winning weightlifter Mirabai Chanu and hockey player Jarmanpreet Singh among others.
