Prashant Bhardwaj

Sports Administration Professional | Academic & Competitive Sports Leadership | Khelo India Medalist | National & Inter-University Championships | Team & Athlete Mentorship | Event Coordination

Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

About

Dedicated professional in the sports management sector with comprehensive experience in athlete development, event planning, and university sports administration. I specialize in guiding athletes, managing competitive teams, and overseeing large-scale sports operations with a focus on performance excellence and operational effectiveness. Currently, I serve as Senior Sports Officer at Galgotias University, coordinating the schedules, accommodations, and logistics for over 60 national athletes and 35 international athletes. My role involves planning monthly and annual sports events, supervising coaches and sports personnel, managing gymnasium equipment and facility procurement, and coordinating national-level championships with the Association of Indian Universities. This position allows me to integrate strategic planning with hands-on execution to maximize athlete performance and institutional sports standards. Throughout my professional journey, I have worked across multiple roles—from Basketball Coach to Sports Officer, and now Senior Sports Officer—developing expertise in athlete mentoring, event management, and sports infrastructure administration. I focus on preparing athletes for national and international competitions while ensuring the smooth execution of all sports programs. Certifications ➤ "Khelo India" Physical Education and Community Coaching Programme ➤ Qualified Referee, Uttar Pradesh Basketball Association ➤ Grade "B" Coaching Education Programme in Basketball, Sports Authority of India Significant Key Achievements ✔️ Won 4 medals at the Paris Paralympics 2024 in Archery and Athletics, representing India at the global level ✔️ Led the Archery Team to a Bronze Medal at the Khelo India University Games ✔️ Managed coordination and support for 35+ international and 60+ national athletes ✔️ Secured top positions at IIT Mandi, IIT BHU, IIT Roorkee, and other prestigious institutions in national competitions ✔️ Organized and hosted 30+ internal sports tournaments and national-level workshops Core Skills Sports Management 🔹 Athlete Development 🔹 Event Planning & Coordination 🔹 Performance Monitoring 🔹 Talent Identification 🔹 Gym & Facility Management 🔹 Coaching & Training 🔹 National & International Sports Operations I am driven by preparing athletes for success and ensuring each sporting event runs professionally and efficiently. If you are seeking an experienced sports management professional, athlete mentor, or event coordinator, feel free to connect with me.

Experience

  • Galgotias University (Full-time · 5 yrs 2 mos)
    • Senior Sports Officer
      Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

      In my capacity as Senior Sports Officer at Galgotias University, I am overseeing the development of sports infrastructure, coordinating national and international athletes, and managing all university-level events while ensuring operational efficiency and athlete performance standards. ✔️ Coordinating schedules, accommodation, and logistics for 60+ national and 35 international athletes to support performance optimization. ✔️ Planning and managing monthly and annual sports events aligned with academic calendars across multiple disciplines and venues. ✔️ Recruiting, mentoring, and supervising coaches and sports personnel to maintain high standards in athlete training and development. ✔️ Managing procurement, installation, and maintenance of gymnasium equipment while ensuring compliance with university policies. ✔️ Overseeing Inter-University and national championships in coordination with the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). ✔️ Implementing process improvements for sports program efficiency and preparing detailed photographic and infographic reports for management. Sports Management, Event Coordination, Athlete Development, Team Leadership, Performance Monitoring Sports Event Planning, Athlete Performance Monitoring, Sports Infrastructure Development, Budget Planning & Management, National & International Tournament Coordination, Coaching & Mentorship, Basketball Coaching, Archery Coaching, Athletics Training, Paralympic Athlete Development, Talent Identification & Development, Gymnasium & Equipment Management, Logistics & Transportation Management, Scheduling & Resource Allocation, Strategic Sports Program Implementation, Data & Performance Analytics, Khelo India Program Implementation, Inter-University Championship Management, Federation Liaison & Compliance (AIU, Boxing Federation), Referee Qualification (Basketball), Grade “B” Coaching Certification, Sports Workshop & Webinar Organization, Futsal Ground Development

    • SPORTS OFFICER
      Jun 2021 - Oct 2024 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      During my tenure as Sports Officer at Galgotias University, I was responsible for managing and enhancing university sports programs, overseeing inter-university championships, and ensuring athletes received structured training, logistical support, and performance monitoring for national and state competitions. ✔️ Managed comprehensive oversight of all sports activities and events, ensuring participation and competitive readiness of students across multiple disciplines. ✔️ Successfully planned and executed monthly and annual sports events aligned with the academic calendar, boosting student engagement and performance. ✔️ Supervised recruitment, mentoring, and performance tracking for coaches and sports personnel, improving operational effectiveness and athlete outcomes. ✔️ Oversaw procurement, installation, and maintenance of gymnasium equipment while ensuring compliance with university and safety standards. Sports Management, Event Coordination, Athlete Development, Team Leadership, Performance Monitoring

  • Sports officer at Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology
    Oct 2017 - Oct 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo