Managing Committee

Jalaj Dani

President

Jalaj Dani, a Co-Promoter of Asian Paints, boasts over two decades of leadership excellence within the organization. His strategic insights and innovative approach have significantly shaped the company’s trajectory. In addition to his pivotal role at Asian Paints, Jalaj serves as an Independent Director on the Board of Havells India Limited, contributing to the company’s strategic governance. He also leads as Chairman of Addverb Technologies, India’s premier robotics company, and EndureAir Systems, a cutting-edge drone technology enterprise.

Driven by a passion for sports, Jalaj is actively involved with Sportscom, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the sports goods industry. His efforts are focused on fostering a vibrant sports culture and supporting the industry’s growth.

Jalaj chairs the Board of Governors at the Indian Institute of Management-Trichy (Tamil Nadu), guiding the institution towards academic excellence and innovation. His passion for education and skill development is further reflected in his co-founding of the Dani Foundation, which aims to build a self-sustaining society through transformative actions in education, healthcare, sports training, skill building, and cultural promotion.

Jalaj’s dedication to societal well-being is evident through his involvement with esteemed foundations such as the Reliance Foundation, HT Parekh Foundation, Piramal Foundation, and Pratham Education Foundation. His leadership extends beyond corporate boundaries, championing initiatives that foster community development and social upliftment.

He plays vital roles in steering committees and advisory capacities with organizations like DPIIT SCALE, Brand India Cell, and the ‘Fit India’ movement. His engagement with various government bodies, industry chambers, and organizations underscores his commitment to national development.

Vivek Singh

Senior Vice President

Vivek Singh is the Joint MD of Procam International. A graduate in economics from Bombay University, his business sense, eye for detail and hands on approach make him a respected leader of the sports industry. In existence since 1988, Procam International is a pioneer in the field of sports management. Procam has carved out a niche for itself as a company that does the impossible and does it well.

The Tata Mumbai Marathon (in the top 10 Marathons of the world), the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon, the Tata Consultancy Services World 10K Bangalore and the Tata Steel Kolkata 25K Run are some of the largest running events in the world today.

In addition to motivating thousands in India, to take on a healthier and fitter lifestyle, the Marathons have raised millions of Dollars for different charitable causes. They have underscored the fact that private commercial initiative and social interests are complementary.

In March 2017, Procam broke new ground with an unparalleled initiative – The NEXA P1 Powerboat Grand Prix of the Seas. Conducted in Mumbai at the Marine Drive bay – the event had the world’s best drivers and navigators racing P1 Panther boats inside a specially constructed racecourse on water. This heralded a new sporting paradigm in India and provided the world with a new racing format.

Procam is also involved in sports consultancy, Live Television production and player endorsement.

Udit Sheth

Senior Vice President

Udit Sheth, Founder & Managing Director of SE TransStadia a sports company launched in 2009 , is an alumnus of the Purdue University ‘02. A finance, operations & information technology graduate his deep understanding of
product design and development
and his vision of bringing world-class urban sports infrastructure has fruitioned with India’s first PPP urban multisport
infrastructure project, EKA Arena in Ahmedabad

Rajesh Kharbanda

Vice President

Rajesh Kharabanda heads the Iconic home grown Indian Sports brand NIVIA, which has been leading the Indian sports goods
industry since 1960’s. Associated with the sports of Football, Basketball, Handball and volleyball as the official ball for all the National and International sports events held in India for last 6
decades; NIVIA also has its presence across multiple sports through their range of footwear, sportswear and accessories.

Monalisa Barua Mehta

Vice President

Monalisa Barua Mehta is a Table Tennis champion from Assam. She is the Director of ELMS Sports Foundation. She also is the Dy. General Manager of Oil India Limited.

She has been awarded the “ARJUNA AWARD” for Table Tennis in 1987. She has also  been the Indian National Champion. She has won 1Gold & 3 Bronze Medals at SAF Games 1990 and Bronze Medal at Commonwealth Championships in 2008. She has also been coach of the Indian National team on several occasions.

Her contribution for the upliftment of Sportscom and its vision is truly commendable.

Neeraj Jain

Vice President

Mr.  Neeraj Jain, is a qualified Engineer and M.B.A with Masters in Polymer Science from London Met, U.K. He has vast experience of Business Management including area of new Product Development in the Sports industry.

He is a Whole Time Director of Cosco (India) Limited, since 1998,  a Listed Company, one of the Top Manufacturer and Exporter of Inflatable balls and health leisure and lifestyle products.

Mr. Neeraj heads the marketing and commercial relationship management of the Company. He has a rich experience of more than 25 years in Sports and Rubber Industry.

He is a  strong believer of   the power of design and brands to create commercial value and social impact of COSCO brand at global level and is instrumental in making strategic decisions for the Company.

Besides this, Mr. Jain is an executive member of Sports Sector Skill Council (SPEFL-SC).

Rishikesh Joshi

Secretary General

Vidushpat Singhania

Treasurer

Vidushpat Singhania is a registered advocate at Delhi Bar Council. He is a member of the Election Oversight Panel of World Athletics (IAAF). He is associated with Sportscom from its inception and has played a significant role in its formation. As a member of the Managing Committee of Sportscom, he addresses issues pertaining to sports governance, player rights, anti-doping, and dispute resolution.

Vidushpat has been developing and advocating for the laws and policies that govern sports in India for the past 10 years. Along with being the co-author of the book, ‘Law and Sports in India’, he was involved in drafting the National Sports Development Bill, the Prevention of Sporting Fraud Bill and the Anti-Doping Bill 2018 for Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. He has also assisted Justice Mudgal Doping Probe Committee and the National Sports Development Code Committee. He was the designated secretary of the committee appointed by the Supreme Court to probe fixing in the Indian Premier League.

He has also served as a member of the committee established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development to consider the integration of sports within the higher education system. Besides that, he advises more than 6 sports leagues in India. He also represents sports players and federations in disputes pertaining to elections, selections, licensing, match manipulation and anti-doping. His work in the area of sports and governance is truly commendable.

Ekansh Gupta

Vice President, Chennaiyan FC Sports Pvt. Ltd.

Gokul Manjeshwar

Director, ELMS Foundation

Jyotiprakash Gadia

Managing Director, Resurgent India Limited

Mr. Gadia is a Government-nominated Member of the Council at the Institute of Cost Accountants of India and a Government-nominated Board Member of the National Board for Quality Promotion, Quality Council of India. Additionally, he holds prominent positions at ASSOCHAM, serving as Chairman of the MSME Committee for the Southern Region and as Co-Chairman of the Haryana State Development Council. Under his leadership, Resurgent India Ltd. has grown into a one-stop shop for assorted merchant banking services. The firm has a country-wide presence and a talent pool of over 350 professionals

Mukul Verma

Director, Savi International

Mukul Verma, Director, Savi International and Savi Fortunes Pvt Ltd is a name to reckon within sports goods and sportswear manufacturing at Jalandhar, Panjab. Born on 06 May 1980 at Jalandhar to an Industrialist father and an Educationist mother, Mukul did his Bachelors in Business Administration from APJ college, Jalandhar and later did his Post Graduation in Management
from Cardiff University, UK.

Nilesh Kulkarni

Director, Indian Institute of Sports Management

Mr. Nilesh Kulkarni is former Indian Cricketer & founder Director-
International Institute of Sports & Management. He has been awarded Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar Awardee by Govt of India. He is active member of many different sports organisations and holds position in National Sports Education Board Committee, Delhi , International Sports University, Maharashtra, CII`s
SPORTSCOM Industry Confederation etc.

Prasanna Choudhari

Managing Director, Nutra Supplements

An Engineer by profession, working extensively in the field of Sports and Nutrition for last 10 years, along with his Wife – Asmita Choudhari a Nutritionist by Profession. He has been on the advisory board as well as one of the speaker/panelist
at following Sports Science Conferences during 2015 and 2021.

Rajan Navani

Managing Director, Jetline Group of Companies

Rajan Navani is the Vice Chairman & Managing Director of the diversified 80+ year old Jetline Group and is personally providing leadership to the group’s most innovative company, JetSynthesys. JetSynthesys, a new age digital entertainment
and technology company with a portfolio of world class products, platforms, and services, aiming to touch the digital
lives of billions of consumers in India and around the globe.

Cdr Rajesh Rajagopalan

CEO, Dani Sports Foundation

A seasoned professional with more than three decades of experience with the Indian Navy, Consulting and Sports Authority of India. The best part of last  decade  was  spent  in  building  the  human  resource capabilities of the Navy, as well as strategizing and helming Indian Olympic program. A strong believer in ‘people’s management at the core of competitive advantage for any organization’, I feel ‘continuous learning and research’ will leverage the organizational capabilities.

Rakesh Kohli

Chairman, STAG International

Mr. Rakesh Kohli born on 21st November 1958 in a family where business of sports equipment was being carried on since 1922. He obtained his Master of Management Studies (MMS) from the Faculty of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University in 1982. He joined his family business of sports equipment named Stag International. Under his effervescent leadership STAG became the most reputed brand in sport goods throughout the world as it reached 206 countries worldwide.

Vijay Cavale

Managing Director & CEO, Enjin Experiences

Vijay Cavale, MD & CEO at Enjin Experiences. industry veteran with over 25 yrs experience in the advtg and mktg domains with leading ad agencies and consumer brands. 

Currently invested in the space where technology meets experiential to deliver safe ,memorable and distinctive client experiences. A leading Rotarian of district 3141 and member of several industry bodies , loves watching live cricket and F1. 

Vijay Dhamodharan

South Asia Manager, Xsens (Movella)

Vijay Dhamodharan works with Xsens (Movella)- a global leader in on-field Sports performance, rehab and biomechanics assessment and research based in Bangalore, India. With a strategic focus on Sports Science and Performance Management, Vijay plays a pivotal role in expanding SPORTSCOM’s vision in Sports Science. 

Prior to this, Vijay worked with the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu and has also served as an Executive Committee Member of the International Society of Biomechanics and contributed to organizing the 49th and 50th International Biomechanics Conferences.