Indian chess player Vantika Agrawal has signed with IOS Sports and Entertainment. A 2024 Arjuna Awardee, Agrawal’s achievements include two 2024 Chess Olympiad gold medals- one in individual and one in team category and a 2022 Asian Games silver medal.  

Agrawal’s signing with the sports management company marks a significant step in her professional career. The collaboration aims to elevate her career to new horizons with the agency focusing on providing comprehensive management services, including strategic brand endorsements, media relations, and holistic career development.

With this move, Agrawal joins the list of athletes roster exclusively managed by IOS which include a line-up of athletes such as Vijender Singh, Anju Bobby George, Mirabai Chanu, Lovlina Borgohain, Manpreet Singh, Aman Sehrawat, and Manika Batra, among others.

Rahul Trehan, chief operating officer, IOS Sports and Entertainment, stated, “Vantika embodies the spirit of excellence and dedication that we deeply value. Her phenomenal rise in Indian chess is a testament to her talent and hard work. We are excited to have her joining our roster of incredible athletes and look forward to supporting her as she navigates her journey.”