SportsSkill has announced a lead investment from Mr Nirav Mody for its newly launched venture, SportsSkill Ladder, a technology-enabled community platform designed to bring structured, competitive sports to players across skill levels through an innovative ladder-based ranking system.The investment marks Mr Mody’s expanded commitment to the SportsSkill ecosystem. As one of the early investors in SportsSkill, Mr. Mody has significantly increased his stake to serve as Lead Investor in SportsSkill Ladder, a newly registered LLP focused on building scalable sports communities across multiple disciplines. His continued backing demonstrates strong confidence in the founding team’s vision and execution capabilities.Addressing a Growing Market OpportunityIndia’s sports ecosystem is witnessing unprecedented growth, with approximately 23% of the population—over 300 million people—actively participating in sports and fitness activities. The sports technology market is projected to reach ₹49,500 crore (USD 5.70 billion) by FY29, growing at a CAGR of 13%, while the broader sports and fitness goods market is expected to reach USD 3,851 million by 2033.Despite this massive participation, community-level competitive sports remain largely unorganised. Government initiatives such as the National Sports Policy 2025 and the Khelo India programs have significantly boosted grassroots infrastructure and participation, allocating ₹3,794 crore for FY 2025-26 toward sports development.…  ​Read MoreStartupTalky- Business News, Insights and Stories

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