The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) today inaugurated the All India LIC Games 2026–27 at the iconic Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru, ushering in four days of spirited competition, camaraderie and celebration. The ceremony was led by Shri R. Doraiswamy, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, LIC, who formally declared the games open in the presence of the Corporation’s senior leadership.
KEY HIGHLIGHT: Approximately 376 sportspersons from LIC’s eight Zones will compete across six disciplines — Carrom, Chess, Table Tennis, Badminton, Volleyball and Athletics — from 5th to 8th October 2026 at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru.
An annual fixture in LIC’s corporate calendar, the All India LIC Games bring together the finest sporting talent from across the organization. This year’s edition opened with a grand march-past by the participating sportspersons, followed by the hoisting of the corporate flag by Shri R. Doraiswamy, who thereafter declared the games officially underway. The inaugural ceremony was attended by Smt. S. Girija, Executive Director (HRD & Training); Shri Pradeep P. Shenoy, Executive Director (Corporate Communication); Smt. Lata Madampath, Executive Director (Personnel); Shri Saravana Ramesh S., Zonal Manager, South Central Zone; and Shri R. K. Yadav, Senior Divisional Manager, Bengaluru Division–1.
Addressing the participating athletes, Shri R. Doraiswamy emphasised that sports go far beyond competition — they play a significant role in character-building. He urged participants to approach every event with enthusiasm and in the true spirit of fair play, while striving to give their very best on the field.
The All India LIC Games 2026–27 will conclude on 8th October 2026, with the closing ceremony graced by Shri R. Chander, Managing Director, Life Insurance Corporation of India, as the Chief Guest. More than a sporting event, the games stand as a testament to LIC’s enduring commitment to employee wellness, teamwork and holistic development — values that echo the institution’s century-long legacy of trust and service to the nation.
