Even as India scales up its athletic excellence, sports infrastructure and fan engagement rapidly, there is an increasing demand for qualified professionals across sports management, technology, engineering, sciences and media. A 2024 study by Deloitte and Google concluded that the sports sector in India will more than double in size to $130 billion by 2030, and needs an additional 58 lakh qualified professionals by then.

TENVIC Sports and MAHE are establishing an interdisciplinary academic framework integrating sports coaching, management, technology, and sciences to nurture talent for India’s rapidly expanding sports sector. The framework will be supported by a Research and Incubation Hub, fostering innovation in high-performance training, sports infrastructure, and athlete support systems.

A key component of the partnership is the creation of Sports High Performance Centres across MAHE campuses, allowing professional athletes to pursue academic qualifications alongside their training and offering hands-on learning opportunities for students in sports-related disciplines through internships and practical exposure.

Recognizing the need for structured career transitions, TENVIC and MAHE will also equip active and retired athletes with skills required to thrive in corporate and entrepreneurial roles. We will engage with industry, organizations and policymakers to develop meaningful opportunities for athletes retiring from their sports careers.

Through this integrated approach combining education, technology, industry expertise, and athlete-focused residential programmes, the partnership aims to:

• Develop highly skilled sports professionals
• Strengthen the intersection of sports and emerging technologies
• Enable structured career pathways within the sports industry

Offerings

Academics for Sports Professionals

TENVIC Sports and MAHE launched the first set of academics courses, in Sports Technology and Sports Management, on 29 April 2026, along with High Performance Centres for 4 sports across MAHE campuses in Bengaluru and Manipal. Courses in Sports Sciences and Sports Media will follow imminently.

Coach Development

A comprehensive coach development stream is among the professional disciplines the initiative will launch. The curricula will be based on internationally recognized frameworks and TENVIC Sports' experience with grassroot coaching and operating sports High Performance Centres.

The attendees will benefit from the in campus High Performance Centres, offering them real-life insights into the sports ecosystem. TENVIC Sports and MAHE will work closely with Regulatory bodies, Federations and Franchises to offer career opportunities to attendees.

High Performance Centres

TENVIC Sports intends to set up and operate Centres of Excellence in around a dozen sports across MAHE campuses. The sports infrastructure in MAHE campuses are based on global standards for athlete training and support. Some aspects that the High Performance Centres will address:

• Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) plan for each athlete
• Training/Competition Load Maps by reputed Coaches and Support Staff
• A goal of 10x improvement in competitive results
• Education at MAHE Institutions, MAHE schools/equivalent
• Flexible Learning Plans will be arranged where possible
• A Sports Science team to provide strength and conditioning, injury management, nutrition and psychological support
• Soft Skills related to Travel, Etiquette, Language
• Brand/Image Management and Financial Literacy/Planning

Current Courses

Related News

29 Apr 2026: TENVIC and MAHE unveil Sports Management and Technology courses, alongside High Performance Centres

05 Mar 2025: TENVIC and MAHE sign landmark MoU to build India's next-generation sports professionals

Are you a student, the parent of one, or a working professional who is interested in more details on TENVIC's Sport Academics and the Courses? Are you an athlete interested in finding out more about the residential High Performance Centres? Do contact us.