WHO ARE WE?
WE ARE THE SPORTS MEDIA PLATFORM FOR ALL BROWN ATHLETES
Empower the next generation of South Asian athletes by providing a comprehensive platform that includes media coverage, professional teams, and in-person events. We aim to create a vibrant community where athletes can thrive, compete, and inspire future generations.
1.9B
SOUTH ASIAN POPULATION
THE OPPORTUNITY
SOUTH ASIA REPRESENTS THE WORLD'S LARGEST (25M+) AND WEALTHIEST DIASPORA ($400B). BUT 0% OF SPORTS BRANDS DELIVER CULTURALLY RELEVANT CONTENT FOR THIS MARKET.
25M
SOUTH ASIAN DIASPORA
18M
ATHLETES IN SOUTH ASIA AND THE DIASPORA
SOURCE:NIELSENSPORTS
KEY POINTS
Fully registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the USA
Fully registered not-for-profit organization in Canada
All contributions are tax-deductible
Over 155,000 engaged followers
More than 4.5 million people see our content monthly
Empowering your kids, their friends, and the next generation
FUNDS RAISED IN PREVIOUS YEARS
FUNDS WE ARE LOOKING TO RAISE IN 2025 TO CARRY OUT PRO TEAMS, EVENTS & SCHOLARSHIPS.
OUR ATHLETES SHOWCASE EXCELLENCE BOTH ON AND OFF THE COURT
SAI TUMMALA, MD
Orthopedic
Surgeon; Doctor
NCAA DI Athlete
VARUN RAM, MBA
Stanford MBA; Private Equity Healthcare Executive
JOSH
SHARMA
BIKRAMJIT
GILL
NCAA DI Athlete ARYAN
SHARMA
Defensive Player of the Year (2024) for #1 ranked London Lions (British Basketball League) GOKUL NATESAN Masters Degree in Computer Science Engineering
Competed for 2024 Paris Olympics, represented Canadian National Team (3x3 Basketball)
#2 Overall Draft Pick in Canadian League (CEBL); led all universities in 2023 in Points Per Game (23.5 PPG)
International Pro Career across Taiwan, Australia, Finland, Venezuela, Uruguay
BROWN BALLERS CALENDAR 2024-25 SEASON
NOVEMBER ‘24
JUNIOR BROWN BALLERS BASKETBALL CAMP (CALGARY, CANADA)
DIWALI FUNDRAISER (EDMONTON, CANADA) OCTOBER ‘24
JUNIOR BROWN BALLERS CAMP (Vancouver, Canada) SPRING ‘25 SPRING FUNDRAISER (USA) SPRING ‘25
BROWN BALLERS ALL-STAR GAME (Calgary, Canada) NOVEMBER ‘24
JUNIOR BROWN BALLERS BASKETBALL CAMP (TORONTO, CANADA) SPRING ‘25
JUNE 28-30
BROWN BALLERS SHOWCASE (TORONTO, CANADA)
SOCCER TOURNAMENT- NORTH CAROLINA, USA FOX SPORTS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT - OHIO, USA JULY 19-25 ESPN GOLF TOURNAMENTFLORIDA, USA
JUNE 5-10
MILESTONE EVENTS
SOCCER TOURNAMENT (TST)
48 Teams. 7v7. $1 million prize. June 2025. Cary, North Carolina (WakeMed Soccer Park)
Talented players from around the world have assembled teams to compete for the $1M prize on NBC. Brown Ballers is ready to take them all on.
JUNE 01
JUNE 03
GROUP PLAY
(8 Groups / 4 Teams)
KNOCKOUT ROUND (16 Teams)
JUNE 02 QUARTERFINALS (8 Teams)
JUNE 04
$1 MILLION CHAMPIONSHIP
BROWN BALLERS SHOWCASE
• 3-Day Summer Tournament
• 6 Professional Teams (South Asian + Non-South Asian)
• All-Star Game (Indo-Canadians vs. Indian-Americans)
JUNE 28th
JUNE 29th
GROUP PLAY (2 Groups / 3 Teams)
KNOCKOUT ROUND & FINALS
JUNE 30th
ALL STAR GAME
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT (TBT)
64 Teams. $1 million prize. July 2025. Houston, USA. Single Elimination.
Brown Ballers represents the first time in history where the world’s best players from both the South Asian Subcontinent and its Diaspora have ever assembled on the same team for a common goal.
15M+ TV VIEWERS ON ESPN
JULY 19TH - JULY 31ST, 2024
HOUSTON, USA
1ST AND ONLY ALL-DESI TEAM TO COMPETE ON THIS PLATFORM
GRASSROOTS EVENTS
WHY SHOULD YOU GET INVOLVED?
BECAUSE NO ONE ELSE IN THE WORLD IS DOING THIS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
FOUNDERS HOSTING A WORKSHOP WITH SATNAM SINGH, THE FIRST EVER INDIAN-BORN PLAYER IN THE NBA
FUNDING THE FUTURE
WE DON'T JUST PLAY SPORTS.
WE CHANGE LIVES.
• Brown Ballers has built a global community of 70K+ brown athletes around the world.
• We host live events across South Asia and North America to provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for players to get exposure.
• Our platform has inspired schools in India to pursue athletics. Overall, our work empowers athletes to receive new academic and athletic opportunities.
HOW CAN YOU HELP? SPONSORSHIP
OUR TEAMS
An "All Star" roster of brown entrepreneurs across the sports & entertainment industry.
DIVERSE TEAM
OUR TEAM WAS BUILT FOR THIS
15+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE FROM THE NBA, NIKE AND CONDÉ NAST. FORMER EXPERIENCES INCLUDE:
- ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA, AFRICA, AND USA
- SPORTS MANAGEMENT & NIL ADVOCACY
- PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE CONSULTING
BRAND EXPERIENCE
PREVIOUSLY BUILT A GLOBAL SPORTS BRAND WITH A BROAD CUSTOMER BASE:
• 450M+ VIEWS ON SOCIALS
• $9M IN SALES & BRAND DEALS
• MAJOR PRESENCE IN USA, CANADA, INDIA, AND SPAIN
GLOBAL OPERATORS
EXECUTED SPORTS CAMPS, EVENTS & CLINICS ACROSS 4 CONTINENTS.
• NORTH AMERICA
• EUROPE
• ASIA
• AUSTRALIA
BROWN BALLERS TEAM
GAUTAM KAPUR
CO-FOUNDER
NAVIN RAMHARAK
CO-FOUNDER
Manager for 7+ years at NBA League Office (Strategy & Innovation)
Founded a multi-million dollar sports brand (e.g., merch, live events, content, gaming)
MBA Candidate @ Stanford Graduate School of Business
Generated 500M+ social views and executed partnerships with the NBA, Adidas, Jordan, Lyft, Vimeo, Tencent & other global brands.
(Lifestyle Apparel)
PATEL
BASKETBALL COACHES
MADHAV TRIVEDI
• Head Coach (University of Toronto) - USPORTS
• Brown Ballers Head Coach 2023-2024
• Experience with Team Canada national team
AMIT TAILOR
• Manager, Basketball Operations (NBA Denver Nuggets)
• NCAA Coach (Clemson University) - 2014 Final Four
• 2016 FIBA Champion with USA U18 Men’s National Team
ARSALAN JAMIL
• Assistant Coach, NBA G League (Toronto Raptors 905)
• 10+ years of NBA coaching experience
• Overseas coaching experience in Africa
ROBBIE SIHOTA
• University of Calgary Alum (USPORT)
• 7 Year Professional Playing Experience
• (Holland, Switzerland, Germany, Hungary, China, Canada)
• Coaching Experience includes High School & Professional
BASKETBALL COACHES
SAM BHACHU
• 3+ Years in Biz Ops and Player Relations with NBA Toronto Raptors
• Expertise in Player Development, Brand Partnerships and Sales
• Scouting Experience across North America and India
KARMA PATEL
• Head of Medical for Canada’s Olympic 3x3 Team
• Founder of the School of Movement (Performance and Rehab Center)
• Chiropractor focused on Sport and Spine Rehaba
• Playing Experience : St Marys University Alum (CCAA)
• Coaching experience includes High School, College, and Professional
AMAR DUHRA
SOCCER COACHES
PARUS NISCHAL (GM)
• Founder of Nischal Sports Group, focusing on holistic player management and talent development.
• Specializes in scouting South Asian football talent and expanding opportunities in emerging markets.
• Engages in sports consulting, including club acquisitions, investment facilitation, and facility development.
AMRIK HARE (HEAD COACH)
• Lead Academy Coach at Newcastle United, bringing dynamic leadership and innovation to player development.
• Organized an annual charity tournament in Ontario to empower underrepresented football talent.
• Former Head Coach of Athlete Institute FC’s League One Reserves, known for a league-record defense.
ZOHAIB RASHID (ASSISTANT GM)
• Founder of Desiballers, the premier platform promoting South Asians in football since 2010.
• Collaborated with Sky Sports and the Premier League to elevate South Asian representation.
• A leading advocate for empowering the next generation of South Asian football talent in the UK.
APPENDIX
EXCLUSIVE TITLE SPONSOR
ACCESS TO ALL ASSETS LISTED BELOW + PRIVATE MEETINGS W/PLAYERS & MORE
UNIFORM SPONSOR
OFFICIAL JERSEY + WARMUP + COACHES POLO
ARENA SPONSOR
SIT SIDELINE WITH THE TEAM AND RECEIVE SIGNAGE IN THE ARENA AND SHOWN on ESPN & PEACOCK (BRACKET TAG, A-FRAME SIGNAGE)
APPAREL SPONSOR
TEES, HOODIES, SHORTS, WARMUPS FOR THE ENTIRE TEAM
SOCIAL MEDIA SPONSOR
LOGO/BRANDING IN ALL SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS + OUR WEBSITE
CUSTOM DONATION PACKAGES CAN BE CREATED. PLEASE CONTACT: navin@brownballers.com
SPONSORSHIP ASSETS FOR TBT/TST TEAMS
UNIFORM PATCH
(APPROX. 12-13 SQ. INCHES)
SIDELINE T-SHIRT (COMPANY LOGO CAN BE PLACED ANWHERE ON SHIRT)
COACHES POLOS (COMPANY LOGO CAN BE PLACED ANWHERE ON SHIRT)
SPONSORSHIP ASSETS
A-FRAME (SIZE IS 2FT X 3FT) SEAT ON BENCH LOGO ON TEAM PAGE
PAST SPONSORSHIP EXAMPLES
NIMBU PANI
OVER 100K VIEWS ON YOUTUBE VIDEOS
OVER 2.7 MILLION VIEWS ACROSS ALL POSTS
BRANDED SOCIAL VIDEOS FOR NIMBU PANI
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