Archive · 31 Jan 2026
K J Somaiya Institute Honored for Sports Education
The K J Somaiya Institute of Management in Mumbai has won an award for being the best management school that supports sports.
The award was given by a group called the Confederation of Sports and Recreation Industry (CSRI).
The school is recognized for its special program in sports management, which teaches students about managing sports and helps them gain real-world experience.
The school also makes sure students stay fit by including sports in their studies.
This award shows that the school is doing a great job in helping India's sports sector grow.
K J Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM) received the 'Best Management Institute Supporting Sports Ecosystem & Development' award from CSRI.
The award recognizes KJSIM's contributions to sports education through its MBA in Sports Management programme.
KJSIM's programme integrates core management disciplines with specialized, industry-aligned training tailored to the sports industry.
The curriculum emphasizes experiential learning, problem-solving, and decision-making in real sports contexts.
KJSIM assigns 10% academic weightage to physical fitness, evaluated through mandatory sports credit courses for all first-year students.
- Who
- K J Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM)
- What
- Received the 'Best Management Institute Supporting Sports Ecosystem & Development' award from CSRI
- When
- January 31
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- For its contributions to sports education and ecosystem development
- Institute
- K J Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM)
- Award
- Best Management Institute Supporting Sports Ecosystem & Development
- Awarding Body
- Confederation of Sports and Recreation Industry (CSRI)
- Programme
- MBA in Sports Management
- Key Feature
- Experiential learning and industry partnerships
- Physical Fitness Weightage
- 10% of academic weightage
- Campus Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India