Ajay Pratap Singh has stepped down as the Chief Executive Officer of Absolute Sports, the sports media subsidiary of Nazara Technologies and the parent company of Sportskeeda, ending a leadership tenure that saw the company transform into a diversified digital media network spanning sports, gaming, and entertainment.
Singh announced his departure through a LinkedIn post, marking the end of more than three-and-a-half years in the CEO role and nearly seven years with the organization. He was appointed CEO of Absolute Sports in November 2022 following the departure of founder Porush Jain.
Reflecting on his journey, Singh highlighted the culture and team spirit that defined his tenure at the company.
“The best part wasn’t the hockey-stick graphs. It was the culture we built. Every single meeting or brainstorming session felt like catching up with school or college friends. I can’t recall a single day when I walked out of the office feeling drained. This team is built differently,” he wrote.
In the same post, Singh hinted at his next chapter, stating, “I’m officially moving to the other side of the table,” signaling his plans to embark on an entrepreneurial venture.
Singh joined Sportskeeda in November 2019 as Head of Marketing before being elevated to Chief Operating Officer in 2020. His performance in scaling the business led to his appointment as CEO two years later. Prior to joining Sportskeeda, he held leadership positions at Dainik Bhaskar Group and Tally Solutions.
During his tenure as CEO, Absolute Sports expanded significantly through a series of strategic acquisitions. What began as a single-brand company centered around Sportskeeda evolved into a portfolio of eight digital media brands. The acquisitions included Pro Football Network, College Football Network, Deltia’s Gaming, Soap Central, TJRWrestling, ITRWrestling, and Primetimer, strengthening the company’s presence across multiple content categories and geographies.
Absolute Sports has been a key part of Nazara Technologies’ content and media strategy since 2019, when the gaming and sports media company acquired a majority stake in the business for ₹44 crore. Over the years, Nazara gradually increased its ownership before acquiring the remaining stake in March 2025, taking full control of the company.
The leadership transition comes at a challenging time for the company. Absolute Sports reported a 38.6% decline in revenue to ₹147 crore in FY26, down from ₹239.6 crore in FY25. The company attributed the drop primarily to reduced web traffic following Google’s March 2025 core algorithm update, which impacted digital publishers across multiple categories.
Despite recent headwinds, Singh leaves behind a significantly expanded business with a diversified portfolio of digital media assets and a global audience footprint. His departure marks the end of an important growth phase for Absolute Sports, while opening a new entrepreneurial chapter in his professional journey.
The company has not yet announced Singh’s successor.
By : Arushi Agarwal
