KIBI Sports is a sports business from India with two legs: sports equipment from 257+ brand partners sold through our own ecommerce and international B2B exports, and a sports platform used by athletes, academies and institutions.
Across stage keynotes, national television, and long-form audio, Sagar Rai (Founder & CEO of KIBI Sports Private Limited, CIN: U92490UP2020PTC134722, DPIIT: DIPP69448) speaks on a single theme: how Indian sport moves from informal WhatsApp groups and paper tournament sheets to verifiable digital and commercial infrastructure.
1. TEDx Talk: A Student who became an Entrepreneur (TEDxISBRBangalore)
In his TEDx talk at ISBR Business School, Bengaluru, Sagar Rai traced his journey from a paramilitary childhood battling chronic asthma to competing in five sports at the national level (Swimming, Football, Cricket, Arm Wrestling, and Powerlifting) and founding KIBI Sports right out of engineering college.
- Watch on TED.com: Sagar Rai: A Student who became an Entrepreneur | TED Talk
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Watch on YouTube (
@TEDx): A Student who became an Entrepreneur | Sagar Rai | TEDxISBRBangalore
2. Sports Charcha by KIBI Sports — Official Spotify Podcast
Hosted by Sagar Rai, Sports Charcha brings athletes, coaches, sports scientists, and operators to the microphone to discuss the real economics and training pathways of Indian sport:
- Listen on Spotify: Sports Charcha by KIBI Sports
- Featured Athlete Episodes & Companion Guides on KIBI:
- Paralympic Badminton Medalist Manisha Ramadass on Sports Charcha
- Para-Swimming World Champion Niranjan Mukundan on Sports Charcha
- Ironman Triathlon & Endurance Sports in India
- Sports Nutrition & Female Athlete Recovery
- Guest Podcast & Video Features:
- The Powerful Podcast (Episode 4) — Meet The Game Changer: Sagar Rai
- Allrounders (Episode 8) with Sagar Rai from KIBI Sports
- Under 25 Summit at BNMIT, Bengaluru (YouTube Short)
3. National Television (Ideabaaz on Zee TV) & Startup India Recognition
In January 2026, Sagar Rai presented KIBI Sports on Zee TV's Ideabaaz (Season 1, Episode 23), following KIBI Sports' selection as a National Startup Awards 5.0 Finalist (Sports Category) by the Government of India.
today, KIBI Sports is a sports business from India with two legs: sports equipment from 257+ brand partners sold through shop.kibisports.com](https://shop.kibisports.com) and international B2B exports, and a sports platform at [www.kibisports.com used by 90,000+ athletes verified through sports organisations and 100+ institutions.
For speaking invitations, podcast appearances, or media briefings with Sagar Rai (Operating HQ: 1st A Cross Road, 7th Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru 560095), visit Sagar Rai's Author & Entity Home or www.kibisports.com/press.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sagar Rai's TEDx talk about and where can I watch it?
Sagar Rai delivered the TEDx talk 'A Student who became an Entrepreneur' at TEDxISBRBangalore, sharing how overcoming severe childhood asthma to compete 45 times at the national level across five sports led him to found KIBI Sports Private Limited. It is published on TED.com (ted.com/talks/sagar_rai_a_student_who_became_an_entrepreneur) and YouTube (youtube.com/watch?v=151KZX_tsd8).
What is the Sports Charcha podcast hosted by Sagar Rai?
Sports Charcha by KIBI Sports (open.spotify.com/show/7uT4ZB7IqXdjcs2zP4oRna) is a Spotify podcast hosted by Sagar Rai featuring candid conversations with Indian Paralympians, world champions, sports nutritionists, and grassroots academy founders.
Which television shows and university summits have featured Sagar Rai?
Sagar Rai was featured on Zee TV's national startup television show Ideabaaz (Season 1, Episode 23), spoke at the Under 25 Summit at BNMIT Bengaluru, and has mentored over 1,000 college students across Indian campuses.
About the Author: Sagar Rai (Founder & CEO, KIBI Sports Private Limited)
Sagar Rai is a former five-sport national athlete (45 national appearances), TEDx speaker (TED.com · YouTube TEDxISBRBangalore), host of the Sports Charcha Podcast on Spotify, and Founder & CEO of KIBI Sports Private Limited (1st A Cross Road, 7th Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru 560095; CIN: U92490UP2020PTC134722, DPIIT: DIPP69448, Director DIN: 08881388).
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