Ashok Leyland Partnered With Sportz Village Foundation to Benefit 19,000 Children Through the Magic of Sports

Sportz Village Foundation, in partnership with Ashok Leyland, implemented the Sports for Change programme across 150 government schools in Tamil Nadu as part of the Road to School initiative.

The initiative aimed to improve the quality of education while also building the fitness levels of children in selected schools. Through age-appropriate and inclusive sports sessions, children were given an opportunity to learn, play and grow together.

Impact 1: Increase in the Fitness Levels of Children

The programme led to measurable improvements across key fitness parameters among children.

• Aerobic capacity increased by 8%
• Anaerobic capacity increased by 2%
• Abdominal or core strength increased by 1%
• Flexibility increased by 1%
• Upper body strength increased by 4%
• Lower body strength increased by 9%

These improvements reflect the value of structured physical activity in supporting children’s overall fitness and wellbeing.

Impact 2: Improvements Beyond Physical Fitness

The impact of the programme extended beyond physical development. Significant improvements were also observed in:

• Attention span
• Discipline
• Interaction with teachers and peers
• Teamwork

By bringing sport into the school experience, the programme helped children strengthen key life skills alongside their physical fitness.

A Shared Vision for Better Learning

“As part of our vision of improving the quality of education in TN government schools, we felt introducing sports for children in school would help children learn key life-skills and also have fun. We are delighted with our partnership with EduSports as the children, parents and teachers have benefited from the structured, age-appropriate and inclusive sports program. With the implementation of this project, we have made a positive impact on the lives of these children.”

— Mr. Balachandar N. V., President – HR, Communication and CSR