ISL’s success in pandemic a new benchmark for Indian Sports industry – Sourav Ganguly

The Board of Control for Cricket in India president and ATK Mohun Bagan co-owner Sourav Ganguly believes successful conduct of the seventh season of the Indian Super League during the coronavirus pandemic is a new benchmark for the Indian Sports industry. Ganguly stated India has shown the world that it is capable of hosting a big event during testing times like these.

The seventh season of the ISL came to a close after Mumbai City won its maiden title by defeating ATK Mohun Bagan by 2-1 at the Fatorda Stadium, Goa on Saturday.

Meanwhile, the organizers did a fine job in the smooth conduct of the ISL. FSDL made 18 bio-bubbles across 14 hotels, housing 1600 people and conducting close to 70000 RT-PCR tests to come up with an uninterrupted action of football.

“The ISL has shown to the world that India can host long format sports events even in the most challenging times. This should inspire many other sports in India now to kick-start their full calendar,” said Ganguly. 

“The successful completion of Indian Super League (ISL) in these challenging times is indeed a new benchmark for the Indian sports industry,” said Ganguly. 

The League is estimated to have invested close to INR 17 crore in maintaining the most secure bio-bubble and thus all the necessary precautions were taken. 

Commending the organizers, Ganguly said, “It was a mammoth task undertaken by the organizers, considering the uncertainties surrounding initially. Must say, a job well done when you look back at the last six months.

ISL organizers did a lot of groundwork and they deserve all the credit for their amazing work. There were a lot of question marks on the successful conduction of the ISL however the administrators made it possible.