Lawrence Bing
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| Lawrence Bing | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ambernath, Thane District, Maharashtra, India |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Indian |
| 💼 Occupation | Sports administrator, grassroots sports advocate |
| Known for | MSSA Hockey Secretary, ASIP School Sports Division Head, Lawrence Football Foundation founder |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Ashia Kazi |
| 👶 Children | Maryam Bing |
Lawrence Bing is an Indian sports administrator and grassroots sports development advocate. He is best known for his leadership role as the former Hockey Secretary of the Mumbai Schools Sports Association (MSSA), and for his work promoting youth athletics and physical education across India. Bing currently serves as the Head of the School Sports Division at the Association for Sports Industry Professionals (ASIP).
Early life and education
Lawrence Bing was born and raised in Ambernath, Thane District, Maharashtra. He completed his schooling at PMM Inner Wheel School and played Handball and Football at the national level during his school and college years. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Bachelor's in Physical Education.
Career
Mumbai Schools Sports Association (MSSA)
Bing served as the Hockey Secretary of MSSA until February 2022. Under his leadership, MSSA hosted competitive inter-school hockey tournaments and promoted grassroots talent. His tenure saw involvement from noted sports personalities such as Sardar Singh and Elena Norman. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he initiated digital programs, webinars, and hockey skill competitions to engage students. His initiatives earned recognition on the Olympic Channel.[1]
Association for Sports Industry Professionals (ASIP)
In 2025, Bing was appointed Head of the School Sports Division at ASIP India. His role involves policy-making, planning, and promoting structured sports programs at the school level across India, with a focus on inclusivity and access to infrastructure.
Lawrence Football Foundation
Bing founded the Lawrence Football Foundation to support and train underprivileged youth in football. The foundation provides coaching and career pathways for aspiring players in Mumbai.
Other Roles
He previously worked as the Sports Coordinator at N. L. Dalmia High School and Management College, integrating academics with athletic opportunities for students.
Awards and recognition
- In 2024, awarded by the Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Ramesh Bais, for outstanding contribution to hockey in Mumbai schools.
- Recognized by Hockey India for pandemic-era contributions to youth hockey.
- Invited as a guest on *The Kapil Sharma Show* following the Indian men's hockey team's Olympic bronze in 2022.
- Authored over 250 articles and opinion pieces in publications such as *Mid-Day*, *Free Press Journal*, and *Mumbai Mirror*.[2][3][4]
Advocacy and impact
Bing has been an outspoken advocate for reforms in school sports, calling for transparency in MSSA elections, broader school inclusion, and better infrastructure.[5] He has highlighted stories of student-athletes from marginalized backgrounds, including a homeless teen who went on to join Mumbai’s U-19 hockey team.[6]
Personal life
Lawrence Bing is married to Ashia Kazi and has a daughter, Maryam Bing. He remains active on social media platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram, sharing updates on sports education and youth development.
See also
- Mumbai Schools Sports Association
- Hockey India
- Association for Sports Industry Professionals
- Olympic Day
- School sports in India
External links
- Lawrence Bing on LinkedIn
- Free Press Journal – Interview
- Not Sticking Together – Mumbai Mirror
- Mumbai Hockey Association in penalty corner – Mumbai Mirror
- MSSA Selection Trials – Free Press Journal
References
- ↑ MSSA celebrations: Kezia’s hockey video makes it to Olympic Channel – Mumbai Mirror
- ↑ Turf Luck: Children play MSSA hockey even in unplayable conditions – Mumbai Mirror
- ↑ Hockey India to celebrate Olympic Day online – Mumbai Mirror
- ↑ Interview: MSSA currently lacks vision, planning, execution – Free Press Journal
- ↑ Progressive Professionals panel urges for fair MSSA polls – Free Press Journal
- ↑ Faith in hockey sustains homeless 18-year-old – Facebook Post by Lawrence Bing
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