Gaming
FIFS onboards Joy Bhattacharjya as director-general
Mumbai: Self-regulatory industry body for fantasy sports, the Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS) on Friday announced the appointment of Joy Bhattacharjya as its director-general. In this role, Bhattacharjya will oversee the functioning of the body and work with policymakers and industry stakeholders alike.
The organisation said that he is a well-known figure in the sports & media entertainment industry of the country and can be rightly hailed as the ‘Godfather of Fantasy Sports in India.’ From designing India’s first ever fantasy sports game – the Super Selector for ESPN Star Sports, to coming onboard FIFS – it is a perfect synergy, said FIFS.
He also runs the Prime Volleyball League and is a cricket analyst with Cricbuzz. As Fifa U-17 World Cup 2017 project director he delivered the most attended and successful junior tournament in the history of FIFA.
In his earlier roles he has held the position of Kolkata Knight Riders team director and History & National Geographic as head of programming – South Asia. He was also the first Indian head of production at ESPN Star Sports. He is an avid writer, having written for the likes of TOI, India Today, BBC, The Telegraph and the Hindustan Times, has a regular quiz column with the Hindu Business Line and also writes on sport for the Economic Times.
FIFS chairman Bimal Julka said, “Happy to have Joy Bhattacharjya join FIFS as the director-general. FIFS will benefit from his sports expertise and knowledge of fantasy sports.”
Bhattacharjya added, “I am elated to be a part of the next stage of development of Fantasy Sports in the country. It’s a homecoming for me in a way, from launching the Super Selector in 2000, to now leading FIFS – India’s only SRO for Fantasy Sports. I look forward to working with the FIFS members and the stakeholders at large and help FIFS identify the landscape and potential for India to be the global leader in the fantasy sports sector.”
Gaming
Interio by Godrej partners with FAU-G Bharat League 2.0 Finals
Furniture brand showcases ergonomic gaming chairs at major Mumbai esports event.
MUMBAI: Interio by Godrej has levelled up its game, this time by giving India’s competitive gamers a comfortable place to sit while they dominate the leaderboard. The leading furniture brand from Godrej Enterprises Group collaborated with Dot9 Games for the FAU-G Bharat League 2.0 Finals held in Mumbai. The offline tournament brought together over 100 competitive players for intense esports action.
As part of the partnership, Interio by Godrej showcased its specially designed ergonomic gaming chair, engineered to support long hours of gameplay with superior posture support, comfort, and overall wellbeing. Players got to experience the chairs first-hand during the high-intensity matches.
The event was graced by movie superstar and OG Khiladi Akshay Kumar, who felicitated the winners, adding star power and highlighting the growing mainstream appeal of esports in India.
Interio by Godrej head of marketing communications Reshu Saraf said the collaboration was driven by the evolving needs of India’s gaming community. “Players are investing significant time and skill into their setups. We wanted to show how thoughtful furniture design can enhance the overall gaming experience without compromising on comfort,” she noted.
Dot9 Games co-founder & CEO Deepak Ail added that comfort and physical wellbeing are becoming essential for sustained performance in competitive gaming. “Interio by Godrej’s gaming chairs added real value to the experience at the finals,” he said.
Beyond the event, Interio extended exclusive discounts on the gaming chairs to FAU-G players across its database to improve accessibility for the community.
This partnership reflects Interio by Godrej’s strategy to design products that respond to modern lifestyle shifts while strengthening its presence in India’s fast-growing esports ecosystem.
When gamers spend hours locked in battle, the right chair can mean the difference between victory and back pain. Interio by Godrej has clearly understood the assignment and delivered a comfortable win for players and the brand alike.
