Overview
On August 18, 2026, AISTS INDIA and Young India Physical Education & Sports University (YIPESU) announced a strategic academic partnership aimed at strengthening sports education and positioning Telangana as a premier destination for international sports education.
Partnership Scope
The agreement establishes a long‑term framework for collaboration that will jointly deliver AISTS INDIA’s Post Graduate Certificate Programme (PGCP). It also creates pathways for student exchanges, internships, industry exposure and placements, linking learners to both the Indian and global sports ecosystems. The two institutions will cooperate on academic programme development, executive and professional education, curriculum enhancement, and faculty development, combining international expertise with local capabilities to provide high‑quality learning opportunities for students and professionals in the sports sector.
Government Endorsement
Shri Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary for the Hyderabad Metropolitan Area and Department of Sports, Government of Telangana, expressed happiness at the development and pledged full government support, emphasizing that the partnership will benefit a wide cross‑section of Telangana’s youth.
Statements from Leaders
Ravneet Gill, Founder of AISTS INDIA, highlighted Telangana’s vibrant industrial and cultural environment and its focus on building a strong sports ecosystem, noting that the founding of YIPESU is a manifestation of the state’s intent. Dr. Kishore Gopinathan, Vice Chancellor of YIPESU, described the collaboration as a decisive step toward placing the Indian sports academic system on the global stage, enabling the university to pursue immediate academic initiatives that directly benefit Telangana’s students and contribute to a sustainable sporting ecosystem.
Strategic Context
The partnership is positioned against a backdrop of rapid professionalisation of sports in India, encompassing leagues, federations, technology, infrastructure, media, sponsorship and governance, as well as India’s bid for the Olympic Games. It seeks to develop talent equipped to lead the next phase of India’s sports growth and to prepare the state for upcoming milestones such as the Commonwealth Games and the country’s Olympic ambitions toward 2036.
Significance
By combining AISTS INDIA’s internationally benchmarked programmes with YIPESU’s local institutional strengths, the collaboration aims to create a globally connected sports education ecosystem in Telangana, reinforcing the state’s ambition to become a leading hub for sports, education and innovation.