Sport Star Academy Enters Coimbatore, Tirupur & Erode with Strategic Support from FranGlobal

Tirupur, August 22nd, 2025: Sport Star Academy (SSA), a premier Australian-based sports training organisation led by seasoned professional coaches, has officially entered the Indian market with the launch of its new centres in Coimbatore, Tirupur and Erode. Partnering with FranGlobal, international business arm of Franchise India Group. SSA is set to offer its signature training framework, expert coaching, and international-standard sporting opportunities to young talent in the region.

This expansion marks a major milestone in SSA’s global growth journey and is aimed at redefining grassroots sports development in India. The academy’s approach focuses on technical skill development, athlete well-being, and community engagement, ensuring that students receive a holistic sports education from an early age.

The launch ceremony was at KMC Public School, Perumanallur, Tirupur. The event will include live demonstrations, interactions with SSA’s coaching team, and engagement activities for parents and children to experience the academy’s training philosophy first-hand. Peter Nikolakopoulos, Founder & Global CEO, Sport Star Academy, said: “As we bring Sport Star Academy to India, our vision goes beyond coaching — it’s about sparking a lifelong passion for sports and instilling a culture of excellence in young athletes. We want to equip children with not just the skills to excel in their sport, but also the confidence, discipline, and values to succeed in life.”

Gaurav Marya, Chairman, Franchise India Group, commented: “Sports in India is on the verge of a major transformation, and the next big leap will come from structured, early-age training. Through this alliance with SSA, we aim to bridge the gap between grassroots potential and professional success, making high-quality sports education accessible to more children.”

Logesh Thangaraj, Regional Partner, Sport Star Academy, added: “This is more than an academy launch — it’s a step toward shaping the sporting future of Coimbatore, Tirupur and Erode. Our programs will give young players the opportunity to train at global standards without having to leave their hometown.”

With this launch, SSA reinforces its commitment to raising the bar for sports training in India by blending international coaching methods with a deep understanding of local talent development needs.

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