Proud to ship uninterrupted, first profitable sporting occasion in India: Nita Ambani

Image Source : GETTY Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) chairperson Nita Ambani
Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) chairperson Nita Ambani on Saturday expressed her delight on delivering an “uninterrupted” and “successful” Indian Super League regardless of the menace posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The seventh season of the ISL will conclude tonight with the title conflict between Mumbai City FC and ATK Mohun Bagan in Margao, Goa.
“Season 7 has been a tribute to the real power of sport, the true glory of football,” stated Ambani in a video message forward of the season finale.
FSDL, a subsidiary of the Reliance group, manages and run ISL.
“In spite of the worldwide pandemic, regardless of the percentages towards us, the concern and uncertainty, this season of ISL has introduced immense pleasure, cheer and celebrations again into our lives.
“I am proud of the fact that we were the first, the longest, and the most successful sports event to be held in India in these times,” she added.

Ambani, who can also be a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), was glad to finish the season with out the necessity to reschedule even a single fixture.
She added, “An approximate of 1600 people including footballers, support staff, club and League management and broadcast crew were housed in the strictest bio-bubble over a period of 6 months with close to 70,000 RT-PCR tests conducted by the League.”
ISL season 7, which kicked off on November 20, 2020, noticed 4 months of uninterrupted footballing motion that includes 11 golf equipment with an elevated variety of video games from 95 to 115.
The complete season was performed behind closed doorways at three stadiums in Goa beneath strict bio-bubble security protocols.
Speaking on the league’s fan engagement, Ambani stated, “We missed our followers dearly within the stadium, however they have been with us digitally and in spirit all alongside the season.
“Thank you to each and every one of you in Goa and for supporting and showing your love for the beautiful game. And thank you for reaffirming our faith that sport truly has the ability to unite, to delight, and to inspire the world.”