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Gallant Sports hits the ground running with slick new tiles, turf and eco-friendly flooring
MUMBAI: When India’s athletes stretch, sprint and slam dunk, Gallant Sports wants to make sure they land like pros—not on dodgy turf or wobbly floors. In a move that screams ‘IPO-bound and proud’, the Delhi-based sports infra player has ripped the cover off its latest lineup of flooring wizardry, turf tech, and shock-absorbing magic. This isn’t just another rollout—it’s flooring with flair, and a serious statement of intent under its ‘Vision 2036’ roadmap.
Gallant Sports—already a heavyweight in India’s sports infrastructure scene—announced the launch of a cutting-edge range of smart modular fields and sports flooring. The products are engineered to meet the needs of everyone from Sunday-league hopefuls to Olympic-level sprinters.
“At Gallant Sports, we’re committed to shaping the future of sports in India,” said founder & CEO Nasir Ali. “This new product line reflects our mission to deliver innovative, safe, and sustainable solutions that elevate athletic performance and community well-being.” He added, “We’re not just building sports fields—we’re building ecosystems that empower athletes and institutions alike.”
The company’s latest offering comes packed with enough acronyms, shock ratings and environmental kudos to make eco-engineers blush. But make no mistake—this kit means business.
Gallant’s next-gen sports tiles—Titan, Hexagonal 2.0 and Rubber Elastomer—are made of high-grade TPE, the same stuff approved by FIBA 3×3. They boast weather resistance, impact absorption and energy return so good, they practically high-five your knees. Think basketball, futsal, and volleyball courts built to last—and bounce.
The pre-fabricated rubber flooring options come in three comforting thicknesses—5mm, 8mm and 13mm. They’re odour-free, non-toxic, World Athletics-compliant, and most importantly, fully recyclable. Whether it’s a casual jog or a high-stakes sprint, the flooring promises grip without the slip.
Gallant’s new FIFA-tested, non-infill synthetic turf cuts out traditional rubber crumbs—thankfully, because nobody likes cleaning black bits out of their socks. The turf stays cooler, looks cleaner, and is far easier to maintain. Plus, with a global phase-out of SBR infill looming by 2031, Gallant’s already ahead of the curve.
Rounding out the rollout is a line of high-performance shockpads with geo-textile backing and GSM ratings of 70+. Available in thicknesses from 10mm to 20mm, they’re the unsung heroes for preventing knee-crunching, elbow-smacking wipeouts. Ideal for playgrounds and football fields, they tick every international safety box.
This smart, modular, and sustainability-forward range isn’t just tech for tech’s sake. It’s a calculated move to beef up Gallant’s portfolio ahead of its public market debut later this year—a playbook that blends ambition, athleticism and asphalt.
For an industry that’s often more dust bowl than digital-age, Gallant’s latest offering looks like a flooring revolution dressed in TPE. And if all goes to plan, India’s next generation of sportstars will be standing on world-class surfaces while the brand stands tall on the stock market.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
