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The Lok Sabha’s approval of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 is more than just legislation, it is a defining moment in how India chooses to shape the future of digital entertainment, youth engagement, and trust in technology. By banning real-money gaming while backing e-sports and social gaming, the government has drawn a bold line: protecting Gen Z from financial exploitation and addictive patterns, while opening doors to skill-based growth and global opportunities. E-sports is no longer “just play.” It is a serious ecosystem with the power to build careers, foster communities, and fuel creativity. With the right structures, young gamers can compete globally, innovate responsibly, and develop digital discipline within safe boundaries. That said, the shift is not without complexity. Real-money platforms had captured massive youth attention, and their absence raises questions about access, choice, and how India will redefine digital engagement. Striking the right balance between freedom and safeguards will be the true test in a fast-evolving digital world. For Gen Z, this move represents both protection and possibility: protection from financial frauds and vulnerabilities, and the possibility of thriving in a legitimate, future-ready arena of competitive gaming. For policymakers, it is an opportunity to nurture India’s youngest digital citizens in an ecosystem that is aspirational yet accountable. This is more than regulation. It is a statement of intent, a vision for how a nation chooses to navigate the intersection of youth, technology, and trust in the years ahead. https://lnkd.in/gsCciuAN #OnlineGamingBill2025 #FutureOfGaming

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Some much needed positive news for the Indian gaming industry… IGPDA launches to support Make-in-India Gaming IP for the world! Proud to be a founding member of the newly launched Indian Game Publishers and Developers Association (IGPDA) — a united platform to amplify Indian creativity in gaming and take original IP to global audiences. This launch comes at a pivotal moment, with the Online Gaming Bill, 2025 laying the groundwork for structured growth and actively supporting social, casual, and cultural games. The focus is clear: build games that celebrate India’s stories, talent, and imagination. 🎮 From WCC to Ludo King, Indus, FAU-G, and more — Indian developers are ready to shape the future of gaming from India, for the world. IGPDA’s first proposed state partner is Maharashtra, with a vision to make Mumbai the global games hub. We’re just getting started. 🌐 Learn more: igpda.com Vishal Gondal #gaming #India

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Indian Sports Business News last week's Updates- July 14 1 Sony Pictures Networks India expands regional reach with new Tamil and Telugu channels Sony Sports Network The network’s Hindi sports channel will also undergo a refreshed identity 2 Hafele India Private Limited interior solutions segment, has announced Sachin Tendulkar as its brand ambassador, marking the beginning of a new digital campaign series centred around the theme "Maximising the Value of Space. Together — “Maximising the Value of Space. Together.” 3 Sachin Tendulkar becomes 5th Indian to have portrait at MCC Museum; legendary cricketer rings iconic Lord's bell 4 Organic India launches campaign with Sachin Tendulkar on organic label awareness 5 NorthEast United FC partnership with Reebok 6 The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced Sanjog Gupta’s appointment as Chief Executive Officer. 7 Volkswagen India has announced a strategic collaboration with Jasprit Bumrah, to launch the Golf GTI campaign 8 Olyv, digital lending platform in India, has launched its first Out-of-Home (OOH) campaign in Kolkata, featuring its brand ambassador and former Indian cricket captain, Sourav Ganguly. 9 #Haier India its first esports IP, the “Haier G-League” tournament today. Powered by its own QD Mini LED TV series 10 Dugasta Properties has been announced as the title sponsor for season 2 of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) T20 tournamen 11 Telangana Crime Investigation Department (CID), the alleged misappropriation was at least to the tune of Rs 2.32 crore. According to the FIR filed in the case, the alleged misappropriation took place on six counts, and includes “allotting” catering services and “buying” electrical material. The CID’s case is based on a complaint filed on June 9, 2025, by the Telangana Cricket Association general secretary D Guruva Reddy. According to the FIR, Jagan Mohan Rao, along with others in the apex council of HCA, allegedly misappropriated Rs 1.03 crore by claiming that the amount was being spent on the purchase of cricket balls for the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) domestic season 2024-25.case, allegedly paid over Rs 1 crore for procuring 8,340 cricket balls, none of which were received, according to the remand report submitted by the CID in a local court. 12 Shubman Gill face of Oakley’s ‘Artifacts from the Future’ campaign 13 Harikrishnan A became India's 87th chess Grandmaster on Friday, achieving his third and final norm at the 2025 La Plagne Open in France on Friday 14 Tanvi Sharma crowned Junior World No 1 BADMINTON 15 Qubo dash cam brand ambassador KL RAHUL 16 DigiRovers Solutions secures digital mandate for Vision11 17 iQOO becomes official title sponsor for S8UL’s Esports World Cup 2025 campaign #sports #sportsbusiness #sportsnews

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FloSports has raised approximately $25 million in series D funding, led by India-based Dream Sports, a fantasy sports platform and the parent of FanCode, a sports content and commerce platform. FloSports has raised more than $100 million to date and said it had "record revenue" in 2024 but hasn't disclosed any numbers while saying it has reached "sustained profitability." Press release: https://lnkd.in/eP-bsxrD - #sportsnews #streamingmedia #flosports #SVOD #AVOD #paytv

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Is a "Transfer Window" the right move for BGMI? Krafton’s reported plan to mandate transfer periods is a strategic risk that could redefine Indian esports. ​ ​In traditional sports like football, transfer windows create financial stability, prevent mid-season chaos, and protect player contracts. The news that Krafton is reportedly planning to introduce two transfer windows per year for BGMI is an attempt to bring this stability to the volatile Indian ecosystem. For a professional ecosystem to thrive, stability is key. The current model of changing rosters every tournament is unsustainable and undermines the long-term value of organizations . Formal transfer windows, when implemented with clear contract guidelines, can legitimize BGMI esports as a long-term business by mitigating risk for sponsors and building sustainable team brands. ​The key, however, will be enforcement. Can the system effectively police unauthorized roster changes without stifling the grassroots energy that makes Indian mobile gaming so dynamic? ​What's your take? Is this move necessary for the business future of BGMI, or does it stifle the excitement of the competitive scene? KRAFTON India ​#IndianEsports #BGMI #Krafton #TransferWindow #EsportsBusiness #CompetitiveGaming #IndiaGaming

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PVR is struggling as it does not produce the content it shows As Bollywood movie quality plummets, all streamers that produce content are benefitting PVR's competitive advantage of being a distributor for all has become a huge disadvantage Distributors who produce are winning

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🎯 Co-Contractions, Impulse Stride & RBI: The Fast Bowling Edge 🚀 1️⃣ Co-Contractions: The Key to Stability Fast bowling demands co-contractions—pre-tensing muscles around key joints to eliminate muscle slack and maximise energy transfer. It’s like tightening a seatbelt before impact. 💥 • Co-contractions stabilise attractors without becoming rigid. • Intramuscular actions drive efficiency by locking in technique through muscle synergy. 2️⃣ Impulse Stride: It’s NOT a High Jump! 🛑 Forget the “jump high” myth! Fast bowling is about forward momentum, not vertical lift. Like the second and third steps of a triple jumper, the goal is to find the balance of time to reposition limbs and go forward 🔑 Horizontal force > Vertical force 🔑 More jump = longer ground contact = lost energy 🔑 Higher COM at Back Foot Contact (BFC) = Smaller contact patch = Less deceleration 3️⃣ The Crossed-Extensor Reflex: Nature’s Speed Hack 🧠 The crossed-extensor reflex helps you switch legs mid-stride, just like sprinting. The best bowlers use a REMOVE/REPLACE pattern to stay reactive, not passive. The key? Fast ground contacts and a quick switch before landing. 4️⃣ PaceLab’s RBI: The New Performance Metric 📊 The Reactive Bowling Index (RBI) tracks bowling-specific reactivity. ⚙️ Formula: Ground Contact Time (GCT) ÷ Flight Time 💡 Higher is better! Above 1.3 • High GCT = deceleration & slower ball speed • Low GCT = better energy transfer & faster bowling 🎯 Targets: • RSI (Reactive Strength Index): >2.5 • RBI (Reactive Bowling Index): >1.5 ‘The reactive strength index (RSI) is a measurement of an athlete's ability to quickly transition from an eccentric to a concentric muscle contraction. It's a key performance indicator that can help coaches assess an athlete's plyometric performance’ Our data from 500+ bowlers shows those with higher RBI produce higher ball velocities with fewer injuries. 📈 5️⃣ Hip vs. Knee Dominance: Know Your Profile • Hip-Dominant: Fast-twitch fibers, short GCT. Train tendon stiffness + swing-leg retraction. • Knee-Dominant: Slow-twitch fibers, longer GCT. Focus on eccentric strength + controlled impulse stride. 🔑 Key Takeaway: 🔹 Maintain forward acceleration 🔹 Short ground contacts > big jumps 🔹 Develop eccentric strength to control the collision 💡 Bowling isn’t about jumping—it’s about accelerating through each node while controlling the collision. Stay forward, stay reactive, and let physics work for you. ⚡🏏💨 #PaceLabTrainingSystem #FastBowlingScience #Biomechanics #SpeedWins #CricketCoaching #BowlingVelocity #RBI #RSI #ImpulseStride #BowlingBiomechanics #CoContractions #DynamicSystemsTheory

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EVENTFAQS Media has acquired a majority stake in SportzPower, a brand under Sportz Network Pvt. Ltd., to enhance its presence in the sports business media space. The acquisition will help strengthen SportzPower’s position in India and support its expansion into the Middle East. SportzPower is known for its work in media, conferences, and research within sports, gaming, and esports, and has created specialized forums focused on individual sports like football, cricket, golf, and professional leagues.

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1.3 lakh+ in revenue from ₹9 passes in ONE day. All from a single grassroots Kabaddi tournament. That’s the power of micro transactions. At SportVot, we’ve been experimenting with PPV (Pay-Per-View) models across tournaments and it’s turning into a real revenue engine for grassroots and niche formats. Here’s what the numbers say: → A community football league where dads play football, organised by Bayside Sports, sold 40 PPV passes in just one day, priced at ₹129 each. → District and state-level cricket tournaments generated an average of ₹90,000 per tournament using passes priced at ₹21, ₹49, and ₹99. → Grassroots kabaddi tournaments sold 14,000 passes at ₹9, collecting over ₹1.3 lakh. → A national school sports season, covering 9 sports across 14 cities, is now offering PPV access for ₹49. And now, we’re partnering with the Pro Panja League, where fans outside India can watch the entire league on the SportVot platform via PPV or an event pass. The idea behind all of this is simple: ✅ Give organisers a way to monetise their events. ✅ Give fans affordable, flexible access to the sport they care about. Microtransactions are reshaping how sports content is delivered and consumed. They prove that monetisation just needs fan-first pricing, clean tech, and access to the sport they love.

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Krafton, the South Korean gaming giant renowned for titles like PUBG: Battlegrounds and Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), has acquired a controlling stake in Pune-based game development studio Nautilus Mobile for ₹118 crore (approximately $14 million). ​ Founded in 2013, Nautilus Mobile is best known for its popular Real Cricket franchise, which has amassed over 350 million downloads globally. The acquisition grants Krafton a "north of 75%" stake in the company, marking its first majority control deal in India. ​ This strategic move aligns with Krafton's vision to establish India as a global hub for game development. By leveraging Nautilus Mobile's expertise in cricket games, Krafton aims to enhance and expand the Real Cricket franchise and explore new gaming genres. The collaboration is expected to refine existing titles and extend their reach to other cricket-playing nations. ​ Prior to this acquisition, Krafton had invested $5.4 million in Nautilus Mobile in 2022, indicating a sustained interest in the Indian gaming market. With this acquisition, Nautilus Mobile will continue to operate independently, retaining its team of 45 employees, while benefiting from Krafton's global resources and technological expertise.

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Visionary & fact driven insights by Bhavi Devchand & Prashant Khanna (PK) that highlight the achievements & challenges in sport broadcasting, inclusion & leadership: • "vertical" broadcasts - more people are viewing on phones so change how content is presented • innovate - a million experiences from one game, not one experience from a million games • inclusion is not secondary - sign language commentary; women are athletes & fans not add-ons • comments by senior figures - positive or negative, they impact parents' decisions as well as how players of today & tomorrow feel. Negative or patronising statements drive people away from sport & limit the pool of players & fans Presentations backed up with meaningful actions that are reflected in company growth & success. Both head up orgs that support sport, don't deliver it, and their leadership and lessons apply across multiple sectors. #ASIW2025 #STWS #BusinessSuccess

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Will this country lead the next big sports tech boom 👀 India has all the positive signs for building a massive sports tech ecosystem. Here are some of the stats: • Over 650 million fans with a world-leading population of 1.4 billion people • 43% of India's fanbase is Gen Z • Only 6% of the Indian population actively participates in sports (upside) • The Indian sports market is projected to reach $130 billion by 2030 • The Indian sports sector is expected to create 10.5 million jobs by 2030 Most popular sports include: 🏏 Cricket 🤼 Kabaddi ⚽ Soccer 🏸 Badminton 🏒 Field hockey Below, we've also listed several sports tech companies that are leading the way in India. Who did we miss? Feel free to add them in the comments👇 Also, subscribe to the Vetted Sports weekly newsletter to get the latest industry news, trends, and updates 📩👇 www.vettedsports.com

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