Feature
- Push Sports pioneers a technology-led sports platform aimed at transforming schools into sports hubs by enhancing student engagement in sports.
- The company has already impacted over 6000 children across 15+ locations in India and is serving over 3000+ pay-to-play customers every month
Push Sports, a Delhi-based sports-tech startup, focused on transforming the grassroots sports ecosystem through innovative, technology interventions has secured a significant round of funding on Shark Tank India, amounting to Rs. 80 lacs at 4 % Equity. The investment, led by renowned entrepreneurs Peyush Bansal, Co-founder of LensKart, and Vineeta Singh, CEO of Sugar Cosmetics, highlights the growing recognition of the company’s transformative impact on the sports education landscape in India. The startup is already raising a much larger seed round and is planning to invest the funds in building up its team and funding its expansion to new cities.
In a world where issues like obesity, diabetes, autism, and depression among school-going kids are on the rise, Push Sports is committed to establishing an ecosystem that provides structured sports education delivered by trained coaches across ten sports for children aged 3 to 19 years. Their gamified assessment tools motivate students to stay physically active and develop technical and interpersonal skills, fostering holistic development.
Push Sports is shaping up to be “India’s New Playground” by revolutionising the grassroots sports ecosystem by delivering structured sports education programmes through top-notch, qualified coaches, and innovative, technology-led interventions. With a mission to encourage active outdoor sports as the premier fitness option for children and young adults, Push Sports has positively impacted over 6000 children across 15 locations in India, to date and serves over 3000+ pay-to-play customers every month. Over the next two years, Push Sports aims to reach 25,000+ schools/kids with expansions planned in 6 cities.
The startup builds and manages sports arenas in key cities, offering online booking for recreational activities and professional sports training on a pay-to-play model. Push Sports aims to bring the transformative power of sports to every doorstep by offering a full-stack sports solution that revolutionises the way sports are experienced and accessed. Apart from academic institutions they have garnered strong interest from professionals who want to be their franchise owners.
Statements
“Our mission goes beyond just promoting physical activity; it’s about embedding a culture of sports within the educational framework to foster holistic development in students. We are dedicated to making structured sports education accessible, engaging, and in sync with the future of learning and parenting,” stated Puru Singh, Co-founder and CEO at Push Sports.
Speaking on the milestone, Parth Sharma, COO of Sports Baazi, an investor in Push Sports stated “As a board observer representing Baazi Games for PUSH Sports, I’ve had the distinct privilege of witnessing firsthand the transformative power PUSH has brought to sports education and training in India. Push Sports is not just revolutionising the way young athletes train and learn; it’s redefining the very fabric of sportsmanship, discipline, and accessibility in a country with a rich and diverse sporting heritage.”
As an exclusive strategic partner of Da One Sports, owned by Indian Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, Push Sports is already making significant strides in various key locations across the country.
Read more:- SolarSquare Acquires PV Diagnostics to Elevate Residential Solar Standards
About Push Sports
Push Sports stands at the forefront of revolutionizing grassroots sports education in India. Founded in 2016-17 by Puru Singh, the company was formally incorporated in 2022 with Co-Founders Nitin Pahuja and Mukul Grover. Their mission is to transform sports education through innovative technology interventions, fostering engagement among students, parents, schools, and communities. With a focus on expertise, exposure, and expedience, it provides expert coaching, ample match exposure, and a comprehensive online/offline curriculum, ensuring accelerated progress for students.
Since its inception, It has been making significant strides in transforming the sports education landscape in India. Their commitment to pushing boundaries and inspiring the next generation of athletes remains steadfast. As they look to the future, it is dedicated to expanding their reach, impacting more schools and communities, and empowering the champions of tomorrow to thrive in sports.
