Maritime Games 2025 is a premier sporting event for professionals in the maritime industry, organized under the leadership of Shri Shyam Jagannathan, IAS (Director General of Shipping) and supported by industry experts.
The National Maritime Games 2025 is an exciting and ambitious initiative spearheaded by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) with the goal of uniting the maritime industry through the spirit of sportsmanship, collaboration, and camaraderie. The maritime sector plays a crucial role in India’s economy, and it is essential to engage its stakeholders in a manner that encourages innovation, teamwork, and collective growth.
Scheduled to be held between March 24 and April 4, 2025, the Maritime Games 2025 will take place in Mumbai, culminating in a grand finale on April 5, 2025, which coincides with National Maritime Day.
The LOGO for National Maritime Games has been unveiled by the Hon’ble Union Cabinet Minister, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on 22nd January 2025.
This event will serve as a national championship, celebrating the achievements and rich cultural heritage of India’s maritime sector.
The scope of the Maritime Games 2025 extends beyond just a competition—it aims to:
The games will feature 12 dynamic sports such as Cricket, Futsal, Badminton, Table Tennis, Marathon, Golf, Indoor Rowing, Chess, Swimming, and will bring together participants from ship management companies, crewing agencies, ports, maritime training institutes, law firms, and other stakeholders. It is expecting over 3,000 participants from across the maritime sector, making this a major event for networking, wellness, and industry bonding.
This year’s event will be a single-location championship; however, the vision is to expand the Maritime Games into zonal championships (East, West, North, and South) in future years.
The Maritime Games 2025 aligns with the objectives of the Khelo India – National Programme for Development of Sports, contributing to the holistic development of individuals while promoting national pride and creating economic opportunities through sports.
Chairman | : | Shri Shyam Jagannathan (IAS, Director General of Shipping) |
Deputy Chairman | : | Shri Deependra Singh Bisen (Deputy Director General of Shipping) |
Member 1 | : | Capt Girish Phadnis |
Member 2 | : | Ambika Singh |
Member 3 | : | G.B. More |
Member 4 | : | Phanindra Yellapragada (Retd) |
Member 5 | : | Atul Kulkarni |
Sports & Outdoor Events | : | Capt Harinder Singh |
Event Coordination | : | Capt Pradeep Correa |
Press & Publicity / Sponsorships | : | Capt Vivek Bhandarkar, Capt Kamal Chadda |
Indoor Sports & Advertisement | : | Capt Sailesh Tiwari |
Logistics, Venue & Registrations | : | Bharti Bhandarka |
Event Organizer | : | Kiran Phadnis (K2K Sports Management) |
We aim to Promote Fitness, Unity, and Sportsmanship within the Maritime sector through this Grand Event.