FICCI retains PKSV Sagar as sports panel chair, Adesara stays co-chair

MUMBAI: The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has reappointed GMR Sports president PKSV Sagar as chairperson of its sports committee for another term, signalling continuity in its strategy to deepen private sector participation in Indian sport.

Sagar will continue to be supported by Adani Sportsline chief business officer Sanjay Adesara, who remains co-chairperson. WordsWork Communications founder Neha Mathur Rastogi has also been retained as secretary of the committee and convenor of Turf, FICCI’s annual sports conclave.

During the previous term, the committee played an active role in shaping policy discourse, issuing sectoral recommendations and studies, and advocating increased private investment in grassroots sports development across select states.

Responding to his re-election, Sagar said the renewed mandate reflected the committee’s collective progress in promoting a more sports-conscious India, with structured and purpose-driven corporate involvement.

FICCI president Anant Goenka and director general Jyoti Vij welcomed the reappointments, praising the committee’s contribution to strengthening the country’s sporting ecosystem and extending their best wishes for the new term.