South Asians in Sports

SAIS is a global network of business professionals, athletes, coaches, entrepreneurs, analysts, marketers, lawyers, journalists, creatives and more thriving in the world of sports who come from the South Asian diaspora.

Join today to benefit from:

  • Insightful panel discussions with prominent South Asians working in sports
  • A platform to connect with like-minded professionals across the world, including searchable member directory and discord channel
  • In-person and digital networking opportunities
  • Access to a community to share experiences, insights, and opportunities
  • Mentorship from folks established in the sports industry
  • Updates on South Asians making waves in sports
  • Advocacy and promotion

Member Testimonials

We've made a big difference for our members

“South Asians in Sports has introduced me to people I would not meet otherwise.”

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Neil Thakur
Regional Tennis Service Administrator and Representative, USTA

“We actually connected because I posted about South Asians in Sports on LinkedIn, she saw it, and she reached out. We didn’t even know we worked in the same building all this time! Another great outcome of this group.”

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Parul Khosla
Manager of Diversity & Inclusion, NHL

“I’m not kidding when I tell you that SAIS has legitimately opened up five separate doors for me…all within just a few months.”

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Sunny Mehta
International Marketing Strategy, NFL

“South Asians in Sports provides unique access to individuals who have worked in some respectable positions in the sports & entertainment industry. It also allows you to grow your contacts and network with new faces in an informal setting.”

Aditya Jakatdar
Sales Manager - Advertising & Sponsorship, SPORTFIVE

Some SAIS Events

  • Fall Happy Hour

    Fall Happy Hour

    Papillon NYC 22 E. 54th Street (At Madison)
  • International Insights, Zoom Discussion

    International Insights, Zoom Discussion

    Zoom

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