CII Extends Entry Deadline for 2026-27 Sports Business Awards to November 10

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has officially extended the submission deadline for the fourth edition of the Sports Business Awards 2026-27. Interested organisations and stakeholders now have until November 10 to submit their entries for consideration.

Overview of the Initiative

Designed to celebrate excellence within the Indian sports industry, this initiative serves as a platform to recognize contributors across several sectors, including:

• Grassroots sports development
• Corporate participation and workplace culture
• Sports technology and innovation
• Inclusion and women’s sports development
• Entrepreneurship in the sports sector

Award Categories

The 2026-27 edition features 10 distinct categories. These include accolades for School Sports Programmes, NGOs focusing on sports, and organisations promoting para-sports or rural sports initiatives. Notable categories also highlight individual achievements, such as the Athlete Entrepreneur of the Year and Sports Entrepreneur of the Year.

Participation and Evaluation

Entries submitted for the awards will be reviewed by an independent jury. Previous editions have featured winners such as the BCCI, Pro Kabaddi League, Reliance Foundation, and various IPL franchises like Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

The awards ceremony is scheduled to be held in Mumbai on December 10, 2026. For those looking to participate, specific eligibility criteria, evaluation parameters, and application forms are available on the official website at www.ciisports.in.