The award, presented by the Confederation of Sports and Recreation Industry (CSRI), recognizes Deakin University’s global leadership in sports and physical education, as well as its sustained and deep commitment to the Indian higher education, skills and sports ecosystem.
Deakin University is internationally recognized for excellence in sports science, physical education and sports management, and is consistently ranked among the world’s leading universities for sports-related disciplines by global ranking agencies such as the QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Deakin has been home to the world’s number one school of sports science for five years in a row and is ranked 14th globally for sports-related subjects, reflecting the depth and impact of its teaching and research. The university’s strengths include sports science, exercise physiology, athlete performance, sports technology, health sciences and applied research, supported by strong industry involvement and partnerships with top sports organizations around the world.
Ms Ravneet Pawha, Vice President (Global Engagement) and CEO (South Asia), Deakin University, said: “We are honored by this recognition, which affirms the role that international cooperation can play in advancing India’s national priorities in sports and youth development.”
“Deakin’s engagement with India has always been guided by a shared commitment to building capabilities, developing skilled professionals, strengthening high-quality pathways and integrating sport, education and employability. As India positions itself as a global sporting nation, we look forward to working closely with government, institutions and industry to support policy goals, nurture young talent and contribute meaningfully to a world-class sports education and research ecosystem.”
The recognition also reflects Deakin University’s more than thirty years of deep and sustained commitment to India, which includes partnerships with leading academic institutions, industry and government. From collaborative research and skills-based programs to faculty and student mobility and the establishment of India’s first international university campus in GIFT City, Gujarat, Deakin’s commitment to India is anchored in building future-ready talent, promoting applied research and contributing to the country’s growing knowledge and sports economy.
During their speech, representatives from Deakin University noted that the award affirms the university’s commitment to working with Indian institutions, policymakers and industry to strengthen sports education, professional pathways and global opportunities for students.
The Global Sports Education Convention (G-SEC) 2026, supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, brings together policy makers, education leaders, industry experts and international universities to discuss the future of sports and physical education in India and globally.
Deakin University also participated in a panel discussion titled ‘Globalising Indian Sports and Physical Education Institutions’, which presented international perspectives on partnerships, international campuses, student mobility and positioning India as a global destination for sports education.
For more information about Sports at Deakin, please visit https://www.deakin.edu.au/
About Deakin University:
Established in 1974, Deakin University successfully combines excellence in teaching, research and effective partnerships with industry and government to deliver high-quality courses and conduct research that makes a difference to the domestic and international communities it serves.
Deakin’s operations in South Asia began in 1994 in New Delhi, India, making it one of the first foreign education providers to operate in the region. Here Deakin works with government, industry and academia to share the vibrant culture of education and research.
To find out more about Deakin University and its various initiatives as part of its ‘in India, with India, for India’ approach to engagement, visit Deakin South Asian Partnerships and Pathways | Deakin
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Published on January 19, 2026
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