SPOOWA Hydration X Functional Drink is a sports-oriented functional drink designed for
athletes and
active lifestyles. Combining clean energy with absolute hydration, it infuses refreshing tropical flavors with
the raw goodness of honey and monk-fruit.
We are a hydration brand specifically built for athletes who push boundaries, break sweat, and demand
real, clean energy.
No Lab Chemicals
Sweetened purely by raw organic honey and monk-fruit extract.
Athlete-First Formula
Designed in India to optimize electrolyte levels and prevent crashes.
Our Products
SPOOWA Range & Blends
Premium sports drinks and wellness blends fueled by nature's finest ingredients.
Launching Soon
We are perfecting our formulas to deliver the ultimate clean, active fuel. Stay tuned for the
official release of our SPOOWA Hydration X Functional Drinks and functional Flavored Honey Blends.
Clean active fuel Hydration first Nature-led blends
Coming Product Lineup
Hydration X Functional Drink
Sports-oriented clean energy with electrolytes, raw honey, monk-fruit, and tropical
refreshment.
Sports Water
Performance hydration designed for training days, recovery windows, and daily active routines.
Cinnamon Coffee
A natural energy boost designed to optimize daily metabolism, warmth, and cardiovascular
endurance.
Traditional Kehwa
Infused with saffron, almonds, and spices for powerful immunity, metabolic balance, and
antioxidant support.
Japanese Matcha
Sourced from high-grade green tea leaves for sustained focus, fat oxidation, and clean mental
clarity.
Leadership
Board of Advisors
Guiding SPOOWA's vision with world-class expertise in sports science, clinical medicine, elite athletics, and
startup growth.
Prof. (Dr.) Gulshan Lal Khanna
Pioneering Sports Scientist & Advisor
Prof. (Dr.) Gulshan Lal Khanna is one of India’s pioneering sports scientists whose work has
significantly contributed to the development of sports science, athlete performance systems, and sports
policy in India and internationally.
Prof. (Dr.) Gulshan Lal Khanna is one of India’s pioneering sports scientists whose work has
significantly contributed to the development of sports science, athlete performance systems, and sports
policy in India and internationally. With more than four decades of engagement in elite sport, research,
academic leadership, and policy development, he has played a transformative role in integrating
scientific approaches into India’s high-performance sport ecosystem.
Prof. Khanna served as Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and
Studies (MRIIRS), Faridabad, and SGT University, Gurugram (Delhi-NCR). Through these leadership roles he
contributed to strengthening interdisciplinary education, research, and innovation in sports science,
health sciences, and high-performance sport development.
He continues to contribute to higher education and sports science development as Advisor to SGT
University and also serves as Academic Advisor to Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University
(DPSRU).
Vipen Vig
Sports Development Pioneer & Entrepreneur
Vipen Vig is the Founder of SportzCraft and a Founding Member of SPEFL-SC. A pioneer in sports
development, he has built over 40 shooting ranges, revolutionized grassroots and para-shooting in India,
and is a successful hospitality entrepreneur.
Vipen Vig is a sports administrator, grassroots pioneer, and hospitality entrepreneur. In 2012, he
founded SportzCraft as an affiliate of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) to promote
shooting sports. Under his leadership, SportzCraft built over 40 school/college shooting ranges,
certified 300+ coaches, and conducted pre-national events. National championship participation surged
from 2,200 in 2012 to over 25,000 in 2025, winning FICCI's Best Sports Company in the Private
Sector award in 2014.
Mr. Vig also pioneered Para Shooting in India, conducting free national camps and co-authoring the
official rule book—an initiative that has brought India over 500 international medals.
A founding member of SPEFL-SC (Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship), he also scaled his
family's hospitality business, growing a 12-room hotel in 2004 into Mussoorie's 3-star Comfort Inn
Silver Arch, affiliated with Choice Hotels.
Rica Roy
Award-Winning Broadcast Journalist & Sports Editor at NDTV 24 X 7
Rica Roy is an award-winning broadcast journalist, Sports Editor at NDTV 24 X 7, and certified media trainer with over 23 years of experience in television news, reporting from the world’s biggest sporting events.
Rica Roy is an award-winning broadcast journalist, Sports Editor at NDTV 24 X 7, and certified media trainer with over 23 years of experience in television news. Over a distinguished career spanning Aaj Tak and NDTV, she has reported from some of the world’s biggest sporting events, including the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and multiple ICC Cricket World Cups. She is also the host of Turning Point and the award-winning sports show I’m Possible, which won Best Sports Show at the News Television Awards 2023.
Beyond journalism, Rica is a passionate advocate for using sport as a catalyst for social change. She leads HER Sport Ki Champion (HSKC), a social impact initiative that equips young athletes with essential life skills, digital literacy, financial awareness, and mental health support. An Australian Broadcasting Corporation-certified media trainer, she also mentors women journalists across Asia and the Pacific through the Women in News and Sport programme, helping shape the next generation of media leaders.
Mipandeep Singh Oberoi
Strategic Growth Mentor & Advisory Partner
Mipandeep Singh Oberoi serves as a startup growth mentor and advisory partner, focusing on scaling,
fundraising, and refining business models.
As a strategic growth mentor for early-stage founders, Mipandeep serves as a startup advisory partner
focused on fundraising, investor readiness, and achieving product–market fit through refined
go-to-market strategies.
He acts as a trusted sounding board, helping entrepreneurs strengthen financial discipline, optimize
unit economics, and plan effectively for scale-up. His role extends to governance and risk advisory for
fast-growing ventures, connecting founders with strategic partners, domain experts, and capital networks
to accelerate growth.
He guides teams in building execution-focused, high-ownership cultures while ensuring compliance with
regulatory requirements. With hands-on involvement in refining business models, revenue engines, and
translating vision into measurable milestones and OKRs, Mipandeep helps founders turn strategic intent
into sustainable, results-driven execution.
Gaurav Bidhuri
World Boxing Medalist & Elite Athlete Representative
Gaurav Bidhuri is a historic bronze medalist from the World Boxing Championship in Germany, holding an
elite career world ranking of 11.
World Boxing Championship, Germany: Bronze Medalist.
World Ranked 11 in elite professional boxing.
4th Indian ever to win a medal in World Boxing Championship history.
1 & Only Indian with two successive contracts in the World Series of Boxing. Played
for the Italian National Team 🇮🇹 (2015) and USA Team 🇺🇸 (2016).
Grand Prix 2017, Czech Republic: Gold Medalist.
President's Cup, Indonesia 2019: Silver Medalist.
Represented India in major international events including the Asian Games, World Olympic Qualifier,
and Asian Championship.
Recieved the Best Boxer of the Year Award by Times of India.
Two-time Arjuna Award Nominee (2018 and 2019).
Proudly representing India at the world level since 2007.
Dr. Farhan Ali, M.D, FACP
Hospitalist & Internal Medicine Specialist
Dr. Farhan Ali is a highly accomplished Hospitalist and Internal Medicine Specialist practicing at
Multicare Yakima Memorial Hospital in Washington, USA.
Dr. Farhan Ali, M.D, FACP is a board-certified Internal Medicine Specialist and Hospitalist based in
the United States. He currently operates at the Multicare Yakima Memorial Hospital located in Yakima,
Washington.
With clinical expertise covering internal medicine, diagnostic care, and inpatient hospital management,
Dr. Ali brings a wealth of medical and physiological oversight to SPOOWA's formulation, helping bridge
the gap between active sports recovery and clinical wellness standards.
Vaibhav Agarwal
Technology & QA Consultant
Vaibhav Agarwal is a seasoned Technology and QA Consultant with 20+ years of experience delivering high-impact consulting and quality assurance solutions for leading organizations including Lenskart, BCG, ShopClues, TaxMann, NCR, and Yum! Brands.
Vaibhav Agarwal is a seasoned Technology and QA Consultant with 20+ years of experience delivering high-impact consulting and quality assurance solutions for leading organizations including Lenskart, BCG, ShopClues, TaxMann, NCR, and Yum! Brands.
He specializes in QA strategy, test architecture, quality transformation, and enterprise-scale solution design. With deep expertise in functional, mobile, and performance testing, he has successfully led QA portfolio optimization initiatives and delivered scalable testing frameworks across diverse industries.
Vaibhav Agarwal is known for his strong problem-solving abilities, strategic thinking, and leadership in quality engineering. His experience spans business process assessment, gap analysis, solution design, QA roadmaps, and requirements management, enabling organizations to improve quality, efficiency, and delivery outcomes.
Deepa Aggarwal
Company Secretary & Governance AdvisorHelping Organizations being Compliant! Inspiring Individuals towards Purpose!
A dedicated Company Secretary with a passion for governance, ethics, and professional excellence, committed to creating value through strategic compliance and responsible leadership. Alongside her professional journey, she actively inspires individuals to unlock their potential, embrace growth, and build meaningful lives through motivation and purposeful action.
With her professional experience of more than 15 years in Corporate Laws, Secretarial Practices, Compliance Management and Stakeholder Engagement, Deepa Aggarwal believes that governance is not merely about meeting regulations- it is about creating trust, strengthening institutions, and driving long-term value.
Beyond the boardroom, she actively pursue her passion as a Speaker and Writer, specifically speaking and writing to encourage individuals to develop confidence, clarity, resilience, and a growth mindset. She enjoys creating meaningful content that educates, motivates, and sparks thoughtful conversations on leadership, personal growth, governance, career development and purposeful living as she believes professional success and personal fulfillment go hand in hand.
Her mission in life is to combine professional excellence with purposeful inspiration- helping organizations grow responsibly and individuals grow confidently.
CFTRI R&D Partnership
Team of SPOOWA
Our core product development team of food scientists and technologists, backing SPOOWA's innovation with
clinical precision and research expertise.
CFTRI Alumna
Bonita Aranha
Bonita Aranha, founder of Beacon Global Food Consultancy, is a visionary leader with a deep-rooted passion
for innovation in the food industry. Her expertise in product development, technical proficiency and
profound understanding of global food and beverage trends are pivotal to SPOOWA's success.
Beverage Expert
Dr. Harshul Vora
Dr. Harshul Vora leads the beverage category, bringing over 38 years of expertise from B2B and B2C
organizations. Having developed over 100 successful beverages, his insights into formulation, raw honey
pairing, and metabolic safety empower SPOOWA's performance.
Performance Coach
Naman Bhargava
Naman Bhargava is an Elite Performance Coach, BWF Level 1 Coach, and former Delhi State Champion who
represented Team India at the World School Games. With IOC certifications in Sports Psychology and
Nutrition, he designs elite athletic performance systems.
CFTRI Alumnus
Asish Kumar Pal
Asish Kumar Pal excels in managing greenfield and turnkey beverage projects with over four decades in the
food industry. He combines innovation with active production engineering to establish state-of-the-art
facilities for scaling SPOOWA.