The Day My Dad Let Me Win

SportON Events
Jun 11
2 min read

This Father's Day, Let’s Play for Real — One More Time.

I must’ve been 10. Maybe younger. It was a warm Bangalore afternoon, and I was holding a too-big badminton racket with sweaty palms and an even sweatier forehead.

Dad stood on the other side of the net — smiling, calm, not even trying that hard.

I hit a terrible shot. It somehow made it over. He missed it. On purpose.

And then he smiled that quiet smile that said, “You’ve got this.”

That was the day I thought I’d beaten my dad.

Now, two decades later, I know the truth — he let me win.

But more than that point, more than that win, I remember how I felt.Seen.

Encouraged. Unstoppable.

💚 This Father's Day, Let’s Go Back.

At SportON, we’ve seen firsthand what sports can do. It brings people closer. Sparks unspoken conversations. Fills gaps that sometimes even words can't.

That’s why this June 15, we’re hosting something special: A Father’s Day Sports Fest — not just for the “fit” dads or the sporty kids. But for every parent-child duo that’s looking to laugh, play, and remember what connection feels like.

📍 Where & When:

Sunday, June 15 | 10:00 AM onward📍 Machaxi Hermes Sports Centre, Bangalore

🎮 What’s Happening?

Choose one sport, or play them all:

🏸 Badminton Doubles – Team up. Toss. Smash.
🥒 Pickleball – Fast fun for first-timers & pros alike.
🏊 Swimming Relay – Make a splash (and maybe a few memories).
⚽ Football Challenge – Dribble, shoot, cheer.

🎟️ Entry: ₹499 per event or ₹1,499 for all four.(Yes, that includes water, healthy snacks & trophies too!)

👨‍👧 Because Sometimes, Love Looks Like a Rally.

This event isn’t about medals.It’s about the dad who woke up early to drive you to matches.The one who clapped for your every run, every stroke, every jump.The one who may not say “I love you” every day, but shows it — every time he shows up.

So here’s your chance to return the serve.

📸 Laugh. Fumble. Win. Lose.But play. Together. One more time.