ISSO successfully hosts SCORE 2026, showcasing the immense potential in careers in sports
The International School Sports Organisation (ISSO) successfully hosted SCORE 2026: Reimagining Sports Career Opportunities, at Lancers International School, Gurgaon, positioning sports as a powerful, multi-dimensional career ecosystem for the next generation. The event unfolded as a comprehensive platform for students, parents, and educators to understand how the sports industry is rapidly evolving beyond the playing field. The day began with registrations, welcome remarks, and a formal inauguration, followed by a keynote by Mr Remus D’Cruz, Global Head of Brand Strategy at Apollo Tyres. The Business of Sports panel, moderated by Ms Kala Anand, Director, Sports Advisory at KPMG India, brought together industry leaders including Mr Pablo Tachil of Salesforce, Mr Neel Shah of Dream Sports Foundation, Mr Gaurav Chaudhary and Mr Akbar Akhtar of the GMR Group. The discussions focused on how sports today integrates commerce, finance, media and entrepreneurship, making it a viable and scalable career path, while also emphasising that sports education is now essential in unlocking global opportunities.
