Indian sports Industry

Indian Sports Goods industry has proud antecedents, which date back to more than 100 years. It is born out of India’s age-old nurtured and mastered skills in the areas of metal processing, leather crafts, wood crafts and a host of other industries. The industry is spread all over the country, with major manufacturing centers in and around Jalandhar, Meerut, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkota and Chennai.

Indian Sports Goods are well known around the world and have made a mark in the global sports goods market. They have established their identity in many countries across the world as a reliable supplier of quality sports goods. The exports have grown from Rs.3350 million in 2003-04 to Rs.5064 million in 2007-08, showing a steady growth of over 10 per cent per annum. The major markets are: UK, Australia, USA, France, Germany, South Africa, New Zealand, Italy, Canada, etc.

India, which exports nearly 60% of its total domestic output to the sports loving people all over the world, has matured into a globally competitive & creative entity. The contribution by the Indian sports goods industry to the international sports goods market has been remarkable. The major sports goods exported from India are: Inflatable balls, Cricket Bats, Protective Equipment for Cricket, Hammocks, Boxing Equipment, General Exercise Equipment, Cricket and Hockey Balls, Nets, Protective Equipment for Football, Bladders, Carrom Board and Chess, T.T. Equipment, Fishing Equipment, Golf Balls, Hockey Sticks, etc.. Indian manufacturers are exporting these products in their own brand names as well as O.E.M. suppliers to International brands like Adidas, Dunlop, Fila, Gap, Nike, Rawlings, Reebok, Spalding, to name a few.

The fitness equipment industry in the country is having boom time with its market size reaching Rs.10000 million. With the rise in disposable income and consumerism, people are becoming increasingly health/fitness conscious and the demand for the affordable fitness products is growing at a rapid rate. Consequently, the industry is showing significant growth potential.

4th Sports Goods & Physical Fitness Equipment Exhibition, 2009

With a view to capitalize on tremendous business opportunities coming in the way due to India joining the League of Nations to host theCommonwealth Games in 2010, India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) is launching 4th Sports Goods & Physical Fitness Exhibition (SGPFEE) during October 3-6, 2009 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India.

Participation charges : Shell Scheme : @ Rs.6,000/- per sq. mtr.* (minimum bookable space is 9 sq. mtrs.)

Bare Space : @ Rs.5,500/- per sq. mtr.*(minimum bookable space is 36 sq.mtrs.)

Foreign participants & Indian agents
Shell
Scheme: US$150.00*

Bare
Scheme: US$130.00*

* (Service Tax @ 10.30% extra)

Venue : Hall No.7(ABCDE), Pragati Maidan, New Delhi-110001, India

Dates : October 3-6, 2009
Timings : 10.00AM to 6.00PM

Allocation of Space

Allotment of booth/bare space will be on first-come-first-served basis on receipt of complete application form alongwith payment of participation charges by Demand Draft drawn in favour of India Trade romotion Organisation, New Delhi, payable at New Delhi/Delhi.

The last date for submission of applications is August 5,
2009. Prospective exhibitors are requested to fill in the enclosed form
and send it to ITPO with the full participation charges immediately for
allotment of prime location.

Display Aids

Built up space with 1 table, 3 chairs, carpeted booth, company name on fascia, 4 shelves, 1 metal display grid with hooks, 5 spot lights, 1 waste paper basket and 1 electrical power point (together 1 KW) for each 9 sq. mtrs. booth.

Visitors’ Profile

- Importers of Sports Goods and Health Equipments

- Wholesalers, dealers, supplier of sports goods

- Manufacturer-exporter of Sports Goods/Health Equipments

- Sports persons, National Sports awardees

- Educational institutes

- Sports Clubs

- Sports Associations

Display Profile

- Cricket bats, balls & accessories

- Sports goods raw materials

- Tennis rackets, balls & accessories

- Fishing equipments

- Badminton rackets, balls & accessories

- Trekking & camping equipments

- Hockey sticks, balls & accessories

- Physical fitness equipments

- Boxing equipments

- Sports wears

- Gymnasium equipments

- Sports Shoes

- Golf equipments

- Sports medicines/supplements

- Inflatable balls – footballs, rugby balls, volleyballs, basketballs, etc.

- Sports channel

- Sports publications

- Sports Authorities & Associations

- Spa products

Exhibitors Directory

An Exhibitors Directory will be printed, which will serve as an ideal
reference for visitors, importers, buying agents, dealers/wholesalers,
trade related bodies and other commercially important groups. For rates of advertisement and mechanical data, please see the Directory Entry Form.

Facilities for participation in SGPFEE 2009

- Mini Control Room with PA System in the exhibition hall to attend
to visitors/exhibitors queries.
- General Security will be arranged by ITPO. Security of stalls and
exhibits will however be the responsibility of participants.
- Protocol services for VIPs/high-profile delegation(s).
- Banking, postal and communication services viz. STD/ISD/Local
Call, Fax & E-mail.
- Restaurant
- Car parking
- Cleaning of Halls

Organisers

India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) (A Govt. of India Enterprise) has
been playing a pioneering role in promoting trade through a wide gamut of activities ranging from fairs and exhibitions in India and abroad to overseas buyer-seller meets and contact promotion programmes, etc. Equipped with a modern exhibition complex, Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, ITPO is mandated to function as a service organisation having close and periodical interaction with trade, industry and government. ITPO explores markets,provides information and support for participation in fairs for developing the exports of new items and uses its network of offices in India and abroad for productive trade-related services. ITPO is also the premier organization for co-ordinating the efforts of various bodies and institutions in so far as promotion of India’s trade is concerned.