Jay Shah Honoured With Sports Business Leader Of The Year Award

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah has been awarded the 'Sports Business Leader of the Year' 2023 at the CCI Sports Business Awards. Jay Shah is the first person in the Indian sports administration to receive this honour. Jay Shah is currently the President of the Asian Cricket Council.

Jay Shah:

• Jay Shah's journey in cricket administration began with his role at the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA). After his tenure with GCA, Shah assumed the position of Honorary Secretary at BCCI at the age of 31.
• Jay Shah played an important role in the establishment of Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This stadium is now one of the largest cricket stadiums in the world.

Apart from Jay Shah, many others were also honoured at the CCI Sports Business Awards.

KIIT Awarded for Best Sports Feature:

• Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) has been awarded the first CII Sports Business Award, 2023. (National Sports Promotion Award 2022 by the Government of India)
• Dr. Achyuta Samant, Founder of KIIT, received the award from Chanakya Chaudhary, Chairman of the CII National Sports Committee, on behalf of KIIT.
• KIIT was awarded in the “Best Sports Facility” category for creating top class sports facilities in India.
• Reliance Foundation Chairperson and Founder Nita Ambani, Dr. Achyuta  Samant were recognised as Sports Business Leaders for their exceptional leadership in sports business.

Sports Franchise of the Year Award:

• Royal Challenger Bangalore (RCB) clinches Sports Franchise of the Year award.

Best states promoting sports:

• Tamil Nadu was honoured as the top state for sports promotion.