Karan Yadav Named Chief Executive Officer of Indian Super League

Exam-focused facts from the 22 September 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Karan Yadav has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Indian Super League (ISL), which operates under a new club-led model.
Prior to this appointment, Yadav served as Chief Commercial Officer at JSW Sports, where he led a ₹300-plus crore P&L across sports franchises, talent management and brand consulting.
As CEO, Yadav will lead the League Office and the strategic, commercial and organisational direction of the ISL, working closely with the League's clubs and the All India Football Federation (AIFF).