Pune, 14 May 2025: SportsSkill is proud to introduce the Champions Club Elite Pass — a prestigious gateway for India’s most promising young athletes. This is more than just an exclusive pass; it is a launchpad into an elite circle of champions. Designed for top-ranked athletes, the Champions Club Elite Pass provides the recognition, resources, and national platform necessary to thrive at the highest levels of sport. It connects athletes with leading professionals, top-tier opportunities, and a community dedicated to excellence.
A Historic Endorsement from the Cricket Club of India
In a landmark moment, the Cricket Club of India (CCI) — one of India’s oldest and most respected sports institutions — has become the first club in the country to endorse the Champions Club Elite Pass. With a legacy deeply embedded in the history of Indian sports, CCI’s support is more than symbolic — it is a powerful validation of the mission to recognize and empower India’s next generation of champions.
Global Icon, Indian Pride: Anil Nayar Supports Sports Skill’s Vision
The initiative received powerful words of encouragement from one of India’s greatest racket sports legends — Mr. Anil Nayar, a 28-time National Champion across India, the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. A proud graduate of Harvard University and a product of the iconic Cricket Club of India, Mr. Nayar is among the few Indians ever inducted into the U.S. Squash Hall of Fame — one of the highest international honors in racket sports.
“The Champions Club Elite Pass is a win-win for champion players, club members, and budding juniors. The champions get to practice in top-class facilities; the club players and juniors witness and learn from a high class of play. In addition, the social interaction between all parties is invaluable to promote the sport and positively affect the brand of the club. Great idea, Sports Skill!”— Anil Nayar, U.S. Hall of Fame Inductee, Harvard Alumnus, and former National Champion
About Sports Skill – Sports Tech as a Service (STaaS)
Sports Skill is evolving into a cutting-edge Sports Tech as a Service (STaaS) platform, offering a smart, AI-powered ecosystem that leverages video analytics and performance data to empower athletes, coaches, and institutions. Our solutions are designed to streamline talent identification, enable personalized training, and ensure continuous performance monitoring.
By integrating technology into grassroots development, we are making high-quality support accessible to athletes at all levels—especially during the early stages of their journey, when they need it the most. While many choose to support champions once they reach the top, SportsSkill is committed to walking alongside them from the very beginning. We partner with schools, academies, and sports organizations to drive scalable impact and deliver measurable outcomes across the sports development landscape.
A Commitment to Changing the Sports Landscape
This initiative is aligned with Sports Skill’s larger vision of transforming the sports ecosystem in India by making it more inclusive, accessible, and resourceful for young athletes. The Champions Club Elite Pass is one of the many steps toward creating a sports culture that prioritizes development from the grassroots to the global stage.
Sports Skill is already looking forward to expanding this program with more sports in the future, and is working with schools, sports academies, and national bodies to further ensure that these young athletes have every opportunity to succeed.
“This is not just an endorsement; it’s a call to action for institutions across the country to come together and build a world-class, athlete-first ecosystem,” said Chetan Desai, Co-Founder of Sports Skill. “When prestigious institutions like CCI step forward, they not only uplift athletes but also set a national precedent. The Champions Club Elite Pass is a tangible way for clubs to be part of a national movement that changes lives — and in doing so, it will also elevate the standard of sports at their own club.”
Abhinav Sinha, Co-Founder of Sports Skill, added, “The support from CCI gives further momentum to our mission of building a transformative sporting culture for India’s youth. Every top club has the opportunity to go beyond hosting tournaments and become an active catalyst in nurturing champions. The time has come for every top sports club to be more than just a venue — they must become incubators of talent, mentors of discipline, and guardians of sporting dreams. This is the way forward.”
Beyond an Exclusive Pass — A Gateway to Excellence
The Champions Club Elite Pass opens doors to unmatched opportunities. It offers young athletes not only recognition but also a host of exclusive benefits — including customized elite goodies, a dedicated sports profile to attract sponsorships, access to world-class training facilities, and acknowledgment of the coaches who have played a pivotal role in each athlete’s journey. Pass holders will gain entry to a prestigious, invitation-only event, where champions across multiple sports unite — fostering inspiration, exposure, and camaraderie at the highest level.
Eligibility Based on Excellence — Not Economics
The Champions Club Elite Pass is available free of charge and is awarded solely based on performance. To be eligible, athletes must be ranked in the top 8 nationally or top 16 in Asia in their sport. This exclusive pass currently applies to athletes competing in Tennis, Squash, Table Tennis, Badmintion and Pickleball, this ensures that the most deserving and high-potential athletes are given the platform they need, regardless of economic background or location. Sports Skill is committed to expanding this initiative to include more sports in the near future — further broadening the platform for India’s next generation of champions.
