Some sports figures have always held a special place in the hearts of tens of millions of Indians who follow sports, whether it be by keeping the country’s fans on their toes during a game or by igniting national pride by winning championships for the country. But since every player must retire after a certain age, they invest in different businesses to protect their future. Some people even decide to launch their own startup companies in order to maintain their income sources.
In this article, we will take a look at five such illustrious Indian athletes who have made a name for themselves in the world of entrepreneurship after leaving a lasting legacy in their respective sports.
Mahesh Bhupathi
Mahesh Bhupathi is one of the most well-known tennis players from India, and fans of the game all around the country adore him. He has played tennis professionally for many years and is highly known all around the world. He was the first tennis player from India to win a Grand Slam match, and he is currently retired. Mahesh Bhupathi established the entertainment and sports marketing firm Globosport in 2002. For marketers, it makes use of opportunities in both sports and entertainment. Globosport offers its clients celebrity and content solutions, including branded content, social media activation, product placement, and celebrity endorsers and influencers. The company has offices in Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Munich, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Russia, and Tel Aviv, in addition to its other locations. Bhupathi made a 2014 investment in Sports365, an online retailer. It focuses on sporting products and fitness gear.
Anil Kumble
Anil Kumble, along with renowned table tennis player Vasanth Bharadwaj, launched TENVIC Sports in 2010. The company aimed to offer organized coaching to aid children in becoming elite athletes in a sport of their choice. Along with knowledge and suggestions to help corporations more effectively use sport in their marketing, it also offered businesses and athletes training and mentoring. Among its patrons are Pearson and DPS schools. Corporations like IBM, Accenture, Weber Shandwick, HP, Pepsi, etc. are among the clients.
Saina Nehwal
Saina Nehwal is a professional badminton player from India who was born on March 17, 1990. She was a former world number one and has garnered 24 international victories, including ten Super Series victories. Saina Nehwal, a badminton champion from India, made investments in the company and took on the role of brand ambassador for Soothe Healthcare. One of the leading providers of sanitary pads (Paree) to the federal and state governments under the National Health Mission (NHM) is Soothe Healthcare.
Kapil Dev
Legendary Indian cricket player Kapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj. In 2002, Wisden crowned him the Indian Cricketer of the Century. He was an extremely difficult-hitting middle-order batter and a fast-medium spinner. Kapil Dev, a former Indian cricketer, introduced SloPho, a social network for gamified cooperation. A mobile software called SloPho enables users to take part in competitions, games, surveys, and quizzes in exchange for points that can be redeemed on the system
Robin Uthappa
Veteran Indian cricketer Robin Venu Uthappa last competed for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL and Kerala in domestic play. In ODI and T20I matches, Robin has appeared for the Indian team. Cricketer Robin Uthappa made a secretive investment in HealthEminds, a healthcare firm based in Bangalore. Through Uthappa’s fund, Caffeine Ventures, the investment was made. Uthappa had previously invested in the online tiffin service company iTiffin. But during the past two weeks, reports that iTiffin may be closing have been flooding the market.
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