Sportskeeda

Sportskeeda is a sports and esports news website, founded in 2009.[1] The website has news, features, commentary and videos on sports like Cricket, Football, WWE, Tennis, NFL, NBA, and also video games such as Minecraft, Fortnite, PUBG, Valorant, CS:GO, Free Fire and GTA. Operations are managed by the incorporated organisation Absolute Sports Private Limited.[2]

Sportskeeda
Type of businessPrivate
Founded2009 (2009)
Area servedWorldwide
OwnerAbsolute Sports Pvt. Ltd
Founder(s)Porush Jain
ParentNazara Technologies Ltd.
URLsportskeeda.com
CommercialYes
RegistrationOptional
Current statusActive

History

Sportskeeda was founded by its current Chief Executive Officer Porush Jain in association with his fellow sports enthusiasts[3] Srinivas Cuddapah.[4] The name of the website is derived from a colloquial Hindi term that is the sporting equivalent of the word 'bookworm'; 'Sportskeeda' literally translates to 'sports worm' in English.

The website was initially run from the office of Jain's father in Noida, but moved its operations to Bengaluru in 2011. Sportskeeda was backed by venture capital funding in its initial years. Seedfund, an organisation that funds early-stage ventures, had invested ₹2.8 crore into Sportskeeda in 2011.[5] The Company turned profitable in 2014. Seedfund exited in 2019 when majority stake in the website was acquired by the gaming firm Nazara Technologies in 2019 at a valuation $10M.[6]

Content and contributors

Sportskeeda's content is procured from contracted, freelance and occasional writers.[7] Sportskeeda claims to publish around 400 articles every day.[8] Some of the well-known names who have written on the site include Fabrizio Romano,[9] Jim Beglin,[10] Raphael Honigstein,[11] Hemang Badani,[12] Mohammad Kaif[13] and Jonathan Wilson.

The website also has an Android app.[14]

Wrestling coverage

Sportskeeda has developed a following in USA through its pro wrestling content.[15] The website covers promotions like WWE, New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), All Elite Wrestling (AEW), Impact Wrestling, Ring of Honor (ROH), and smaller independent promotions.

Some of the notable pro wrestling names that have been interviewed by the website include Braun Strowman, Triple H, Kenny Omega, Kane, Drew McIntyre, Matt Hardy and Jinder Mahal. Sportskeeda also produces a weekly podcast called Dropkick DiSKussions which features exclusive interviews with top WWE, Impact and AEW stars.

Esports coverage

Esports and gaming form a significant part of Sportskeeda's content, particularly since the halt in sporting action due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[16] Sportskeeda covers several mobile games like PUBG Mobile, Free Fire, and COD Mobile.

The site also has content on some of games such as Fortnite, GTA, and Valorant. Their coverage of well-known streaming personalities such as Pokimane, Corpse Husband, Dr. Disrespect, and others is designed to cater to the gaming pop culture market.

Reach

The site's monthly user base is approximately 60 million.[17] Sportskeeda also has partnerships with browsers and mobile OEMs,[18] which publish the website's content on their platforms.

See also

References
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  2. "Why did Nazara spend Rs 44 crore to acquire 67% stake in Sportskeeda?". afaqs.com. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  3. "Sportskeeda - The place to be for the fans of Indian sports". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  4. "Nazara Technologies acquires 67% stake in Sportskeeda for Rs 44 cr". www.business-standard.com. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  5. "A social way of covering sports". www.thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  6. Sriram, M. "Gaming firm Nazara acquires Sportskeeda". LiveMint. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  7. "Sportskeeda - The place to be for the fans of Indian sports". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  8. "Agnel Jude Bankien joins Sportskeeda as VP, sales and marketing". afaqs.com.
  9. "Fabrizio Romano on SK".
  10. "Jim Beglin on SK".
  11. "Raphael Honigstein on SK".
  12. "Hemang Badani on SK". Sportskeeda.
  13. "Mohmmad Kaif on SK". sportskeeda.
  14. "Sportskeeda: Cricket,IPL, WWE Results, Sports News (Beta)". play.google.com.
  15. Sriram, M. "Gaming firm Nazara acquires Sportskeeda". LiveMint. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  16. "We want to be lean, yet grow fast: Porush Jain, Sportskeeda". www.exchange4media.com/. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  17. "Why did Nazara spend Rs 44 crore to acquire 67% stake in Sportskeeda?". afaqs.com. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  18. "Opera Mini Gets Video Download Support, Highlights India Content on Home Page". gadgets.ndtv.com.
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