Dr. Pant holds a PhD in Sports and an MBA in Marketing. He serves as Emeritus Resource Faculty at the School of Physical Education and Sports, Rashtriya Raksha University, Gandhinagar, and Vice President of the Legball Federation of India. He also served as Principal Investigator of the Erasmus+ SPIRIT project at Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune. He co-founded Sportal Corporate with two friends in 2013.
How is Sportal Corporate using AI in sports education?
Sportal Corporate is integrating artificial intelligence into its sports management degree programmes, designed in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Rather than treating AI as a separate elective, the curriculum incorporates AI applications across sports analysis, management and performance-related learning.
Students will learn to apply AI tools to real-world sports industry challenges, with work-integrated internships providing opportunities to develop practical experience within sports organisations before graduation.
Dr. Pant has also developed the Human Performance Score™, an AI-based assessment initiative that uses Sportal's assessment framework and expert feedback to generate physical-literacy scores and reports for students.
Where can students study sports management in Uttarakhand with Sportal Corporate?
Sportal IMPACT Campus is located at Mind Power University, Bhimtal, a UGC-recognised private university in Uttarakhand. The first intake is scheduled for the 2027 academic year.
Under this partnership, Mind Power University will award the degrees, while Sportal Corporate, as the industry partner, will design and deliver the programmes.
The planned academic offerings include Bachelor of Physical Education & Sports (BPES), Master of Physical Education & Sports (MPES), Bachelor of Sports Management (BSM) and Master of Sports Management (MSM), along with a PhD pathway through the university.
The programmes aim to combine academic qualifications with industry-oriented learning, AI applications and practical exposure to sports organisations.
Is Sportal Corporate expanding into golf education?
Sportal Corporate has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Axiom Performance (Equinet B.V.), Netherlands, to develop golf education programmes in India.
The partnership includes plans to introduce a B.Sc. in Golf Performance and Coaching and a Diploma in Golf Management at Mind Power University, Bhimtal.
Axiom will contribute international curriculum expertise and faculty support, while Sportal Corporate will lead programme development and delivery in India.
The initiative aims to create structured academic pathways for individuals interested in golf coaching, course management and related careers within the golf industry.
How did Sportal Corporate grow from a regional institute to an international platform?
When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted classroom training in 2020, Dr. Gaurav Pant shifted Sportal Corporate's programmes online. This transition helped the organization expand beyond its regional presence and reach international learners.
By 2021, more than 2,500 students from 24 countries had enrolled in its programmes. Sportal Corporate has since trained more than 4,700 professionals.
In 2024, the organization trained 250 physical education teachers at Universitas Sumatera Utara in Indonesia, strengthening its international academic engagement.
In India, Sportal Corporate has signed MoUs with Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE), Gwalior; Mind Power University, Bhimtal; JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru; and Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, a Central University in Bilaspur.
These collaborations reflect Sportal Corporate's continued focus on expanding access to sports education through university partnerships, professional training and international academic engagement.
What recognition has Sportal Corporate received?
Sportal Corporate received the Excellence in Sports & Physical Education 2025 award at the ARDORCOMM Education Leadership Summit & Awards in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
The recognition highlights the organization's contributions to sports education, professional training and academic development.
What gap in Indian sports does Dr. Gaurav Pant aim to fill?
Dr. Gaurav Pant explains the mission behind Sportal Corporate:
"India has never lacked sporting talent. What it lacks is trained people to run sport: managers, analysts, coaches who understand the business. That's the gap Sportal was built to fill."
Since 2013, Sportal Corporate has focused on preparing professionals for careers beyond athletic participation. With its upcoming AI-integrated degree programmes, industry partnerships and practical training initiatives, the organization aims to help develop professionals equipped for the evolving demands of the sports industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I study sports management in Uttarakhand?
From the 2027 academic year, Sportal Corporate plans to deliver Bachelor of Sports Management (BSM) and Master of Sports Management (MSM) programmes at Sportal IMPACT Campus, Mind Power University, Bhimtal. Mind Power University, a UGC-recognised private university, will award the degrees, while Sportal Corporate will serve as the industry partner.
Does Sportal Corporate teach AI in its sports degree programmes?
Yes. Sportal Corporate's NEP 2020-aligned sports management programmes incorporate AI applications across the curriculum. Students will learn to use AI tools in sports analysis and management, alongside opportunities for practical learning and industry internships.
What makes Sportal Corporate different from traditional sports education institutes?
Sportal Corporate combines university partnerships, AI-integrated degree programmes, work-integrated learning and its Human Performance Score™ assessment initiative. Its approach focuses on connecting academic qualifications with practical skills required in the sports industry.
Does Sportal Corporate offer golf education?
Sportal Corporate has partnered with Axiom Performance (Equinet B.V.), Netherlands, to develop golf education programmes at Mind Power University. The planned offerings include a B.Sc. in Golf Performance and Coaching and a Diploma in Golf Management, with the first intake scheduled for the 2027 academic year.
Who is Dr. Gaurav Pant?
Dr. Gaurav Pant is the Founder and Managing Director of Sportal Corporate, an Indian sports education organization established in 2013. He holds a PhD in Sports and an MBA in Marketing and serves as Emeritus Resource Faculty at Rashtriya Raksha University. He is also Vice President of the Legball Federation of India and has been involved in international academic initiatives, including the Erasmus+ SPIRIT project.
