Resources

News, media, and insights from the field.

Shaping the Future of Sport

14th Annual Health Survey

Gathering insights from 1,41,840 children across 333 schools, the report showcases critical trends in student fitness, post-COVID recovery patterns, and the decisive role of structured P.E.

A first-of-its-kind confluence to get kids to play & create champions in life

As a successor to the book – ‘Get Kids to Play’ – authored by Saumil Majmudar and Vijay Krishnamurthy, Sportz Village Get Kids To Play Summit is a one of its kind confluence of multiple stakeholders who play an important role in getting kids to play.

Pitch4Play – An Inter-school Pitch Deck Competition powered by Get Kids To Play Summit

Students across India will design and present creative solutions to overcome barriers in children’s access to play and sports—from lack of space, gender and skill bias to academic pressure and beyond. This competition will amplify the voices of children to address pressing issues related to sports and play.

Get Kids To Play Status of School Sports in India: A Sportz Village Survey

The survey, conducted by Sportz Village, India’s largest school sports organization, with 1800 parents and children aged between 6 to 14 years, aims to understand the current landscape of school sports in India.

Success Story: Sports & Physical Activity for Youth Well-being

Studying the impact of a seven-year-long (2017-ongoing) structured sports program by Sportz Village at IIM Bangalore aimed at improving the physical and mental well-being of students.

New Book Release: Get Kids To Play

On the occasion of the 15th year of launching EduSports, we are happy to announce the successful release of the book – ‘Get Kids to Play ‘ – which explores  how parents, schools, and communities can get children to play more.

12th Annual Health Survey 2024

The Annual Health Survey (AHS) was launched 14 years ago to understand the overall health and fitness levels of children in private schools.

Position Paper- PathwayZ Talent For The Future

Presenting a framework for producing ‘system-generated’ champions through integrated sports education, data-driven talent identification and development pathways for children and youth.

Sport and SDGs: Impact Study

A study on the impact of sports participation on the Sustainable Development Goals

Responsible Marketing To Kids

Actively involving school children for socially relevant and impactful brand campaigns.  

Impact of Sports in Education

Sportz Village conducted its pioneering Sport for Change program at government schools funded by Ashok Leyland…

School shutdowns have drastically impacted children’s health

In March of 2020, all the schools and educational institutes were closed nationwide due the Covid-19 pandemic

PADKAR – Empowering Women Through Self-Defense

Sports Authority of Gujarat along with Sportz Village executed a self-defense program for women and girls across the state. PADKAR has transformed the lives…

The Digital Waves in Sports.

No matter the industry, the role of digital technology has been increasing rapidly. Having been deeply involved with the development of grassroot-level sports in India

Configuring the New Normal for Consumer Engagement

With the COVID-19 outbreak altering lives as we know it, the inevitability of change is proven in its severity. An unprecedented shift has been experienced – in daily needs…

Building a Sporting Nation

#SportForChange RoundTable, Bengaluru Edition – Report

The Sport for Change Roundtable series has been shaped as a journey – each conversation building on the last. Delhi opened the dialogue by locating sport firmly within the CSR policy landscape. Bengaluru, the second in the series, shifted the focus to what comes next: turning policy into action.

Game – Changing CSR : The Power Of Sports in shaping a Viksit Bharat

Sports in India have long been viewed as extracurricular – an activity beyond the classroom, beyond policy, beyond development. Yet, in the vision of a Viksit Bharat, there lies a larger opportunity: to position sports as both a vertical and horizontal force within Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

Latest Updates

Sport in CSR: April-June Bulletin

The April bulletin explores sport’s role in driving meaningful outcomes in education, health, and inclusion through impactful corporate partnerships.

Insights, Impact, and Partnerships

Discover key #SportForChange developments, including CSR roundtable insights, podcast discussions, and impactful corporate-NGO partnerships reaching over 40,500 youth.

Grassroots Success and Transformation

Read about recent #SportForChange updates, including CSR roundtables, grassroots success stories, and corporate-NGO partnerships driving youth health and inclusion.

Aligning with National Sports Policy 2025

Aligned with the National Sports Policy 2025, sport is emerging as a strategic CSR tool for youth empowerment and transformation.

The Growing Momentum of Sports for Development

Despite being underrepresented in CSR funding, “sports for development” momentum is growing in India through NEP 2020 and Khelo India.

Reflecting on a Transformative Year

Reflecting on a transformative 2024, our #SportForChange platform celebrates meaningful milestones and promising directions as we enter 2025.

The Rise of Sports in CSR Spending

Organizations are increasingly leveraging sports for social welfare, with CSR spending rising to nurture underserved youth through sports education.

Empowering Youth Through the Power of Play

Globally, sports-based youth programs are gaining momentum. Our #SportForChange initiative empowers underprivileged kids through play, enhancing health and well-being.

Igniting the Passion for Sports Globally

Read inspiring stories as we aim to bring the transformative power of play to 100 million kids worldwide.

Nurturing Elite Talent and Resilience

In 2023, our efforts helped youth become healthier and skilled enough to compete for medals at national and international levels.

Celebrating 20 Years of Impact

Celebrating 20 years of spreading the magic of sport, Sportz Village thanks partners and invites you to support our mission.

Transforming Public Schools Through Sports

Since 2017, our #SportForChange program has integrated sports into public schools, positively impacting 150,000+ children across 900+ Indian schools.

Building Life Skills with Evidence-Based Play

Sportz Village Foundation’s “Play to Learn” and “Learn to Play” programs are building life skills and impacting over 50,000 children.

Paving the Pathway for Student-Athletes

Driven by our mission to get 100 million children to play, we enrolled 1,000+ student-athletes into elite excellence programs.

Five Years of Touching Lives

Celebrating five years, Sportz Village Foundation thanks partners for helping transform disadvantaged children’s lives through the power of sport.

Rebuilding Well-being Post-Pandemic

As schools reopen post-pandemic, we are reintroducing structured sports programs to rebuild children’s physical, social-emotional, and cognitive well-being.

Fostering Resilience and Social Cohesion

Despite 2021’s challenges, we continue using our #SportForChange platform to drive sustainable development, social cohesion, and positive global impact.

In the News

Talks That Drive Change

Building the Evidence for Sport

Top CSR Sports Projects in India
24Jul

Top CSR Sports Projects in India

Sports directly influences youth development and builds the character of a nation. Playing sport is linked to better…

The Transformative Power of Sports & Physical EducationIn Government Schools
24Jul

The Transformative Power of Sports & Physical EducationIn Government Schools

People are often vicarious when it comes to the notion of the facilities in government-aided schools. Poorly maintained…

10 Essential Tips for Effective Community Development
24Jul

10 Essential Tips for Effective Community Development

Public sports community development is a dynamic and versatile process that goes beyond just playing games. It involves…

Choosing the Right Sport for Your Child: A Parent’s Guide
24Jul

Choosing the Right Sport for Your Child: A Parent’s Guide

As parents, we always strive to provide the best opportunities for our children to grow and flourish, When…

Building Confidence Through Sports: Empowering Girls and Young Women on and off the field
24Jul

Building Confidence Through Sports: Empowering Girls and Young Women on…

Empowering girls and young women is crucial in today’s fast-paced world to establish a more equal and global…

Choosing the Right Sport for Your Child: A Parent’s Guide
24Jul

Choosing the Right Sport for Your Child: A Parent’s Guide

As parents, we always strive to provide the best opportunities for our children to grow and flourish, When…

Empowering Communities: The Importance Of Livelihood And Capacity Building Through Sport
24Jul

Empowering Communities: The Importance Of Livelihood And Capacity Building Through…

Sports is one powerful activity in the quest to develop communities and discover their true potential. Beyond the…

The Impact of Sports on Education and Life Skills
24Jul

The Impact of Sports on Education and Life Skills

Historically sports can be considered as significant more than just physical development of children but rather their mental,…

How Sportz Village Foundation is Revolutionizing Physical Education in Rural Areas
24Jul

How Sportz Village Foundation is Revolutionizing Physical Education in Rural…

Physical education is a vital component of a child’s overall development, contributing not just a very important part of…

Corporate Support: Transforming Sports Talent in Underserved Communities
24Jul

Corporate Support: Transforming Sports Talent in Underserved Communities

Youth sports developmentis a promising and active factor in the creation of changes on the canvas of social…

CSR’s Role in Boosting India’s Olympic Dreams through Grassroots Sports
24Jul

CSR’s Role in Boosting India’s Olympic Dreams through Grassroots Sports

Compared to the 1.4 billion people in the country, there is a potential for India’s Olympic medals to…

Fostering Sports Excellence in Rural India: Bridging the Gap in Talent Development
24Jul

Fostering Sports Excellence in Rural India: Bridging the Gap in…

The growth of rural sports development in India is still one of our biggest strengths. The rural sports…

The Role of Sports Development Programs in Promoting Gender Equity
24Jul

The Role of Sports Development Programs in Promoting Gender Equity

Introduction Modern educational development benefits from powerful catalysts that rely on sports to accomplish social change especially for…

How Sports Can Help Bridge the Urban-Rural Divide in India
24Jul

How Sports Can Help Bridge the Urban-Rural Divide in India

India displays opposing realities when urban locations enjoy multiple prospects yet rural districts face insufficient resource capabilities. Role…

The Role of Sports in Bridging Educational Gaps for Underprivileged Youth
24Jul

The Role of Sports in Bridging Educational Gaps for Underprivileged…

In India, with approximately 150 million children in the public school system, educational inequity remains a persistent challenge.…

CSR 2.0: Why Companies are Investing in Child Fitness and Sports Inclusion
23Jul

CSR 2.0: Why Companies are Investing in Child Fitness and…

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has seen dramatic transformations over the last decade. No longer seen as either philanthropy…

Top CSR Sports Projects in India
24Jul

Top CSR Sports Projects in India

Sports directly influences youth development and builds the character of a nation. Playing sport is linked to better…

The Transformative Power of Sports & Physical EducationIn Government Schools
24Jul

The Transformative Power of Sports & Physical EducationIn Government Schools

People are often vicarious when it comes to the notion of the facilities in government-aided schools. Poorly maintained…

10 Essential Tips for Effective Community Development
24Jul

10 Essential Tips for Effective Community Development

Public sports community development is a dynamic and versatile process that goes beyond just playing games. It involves…

Choosing the Right Sport for Your Child: A Parent’s Guide
24Jul

Choosing the Right Sport for Your Child: A Parent’s Guide

As parents, we always strive to provide the best opportunities for our children to grow and flourish, When…

Building Confidence Through Sports: Empowering Girls and Young Women on and off the field
24Jul

Building Confidence Through Sports: Empowering Girls and Young Women on…

Empowering girls and young women is crucial in today’s fast-paced world to establish a more equal and global…

Choosing the Right Sport for Your Child: A Parent’s Guide
24Jul

Choosing the Right Sport for Your Child: A Parent’s Guide

As parents, we always strive to provide the best opportunities for our children to grow and flourish, When…

Empowering Communities: The Importance Of Livelihood And Capacity Building Through Sport
24Jul

Empowering Communities: The Importance Of Livelihood And Capacity Building Through…

Sports is one powerful activity in the quest to develop communities and discover their true potential. Beyond the…

The Impact of Sports on Education and Life Skills
24Jul

The Impact of Sports on Education and Life Skills

Historically sports can be considered as significant more than just physical development of children but rather their mental,…

How Sportz Village Foundation is Revolutionizing Physical Education in Rural Areas
24Jul

How Sportz Village Foundation is Revolutionizing Physical Education in Rural…

Physical education is a vital component of a child’s overall development, contributing not just a very important part of…

Corporate Support: Transforming Sports Talent in Underserved Communities
24Jul

Corporate Support: Transforming Sports Talent in Underserved Communities

Youth sports developmentis a promising and active factor in the creation of changes on the canvas of social…

CSR’s Role in Boosting India’s Olympic Dreams through Grassroots Sports
24Jul

CSR’s Role in Boosting India’s Olympic Dreams through Grassroots Sports

Compared to the 1.4 billion people in the country, there is a potential for India’s Olympic medals to…

Fostering Sports Excellence in Rural India: Bridging the Gap in Talent Development
24Jul

Fostering Sports Excellence in Rural India: Bridging the Gap in…

The growth of rural sports development in India is still one of our biggest strengths. The rural sports…

The Role of Sports Development Programs in Promoting Gender Equity
24Jul

The Role of Sports Development Programs in Promoting Gender Equity

Introduction Modern educational development benefits from powerful catalysts that rely on sports to accomplish social change especially for…

How Sports Can Help Bridge the Urban-Rural Divide in India
24Jul

How Sports Can Help Bridge the Urban-Rural Divide in India

India displays opposing realities when urban locations enjoy multiple prospects yet rural districts face insufficient resource capabilities. Role…

The Role of Sports in Bridging Educational Gaps for Underprivileged Youth
24Jul

The Role of Sports in Bridging Educational Gaps for Underprivileged…

In India, with approximately 150 million children in the public school system, educational inequity remains a persistent challenge.…

CSR 2.0: Why Companies are Investing in Child Fitness and Sports Inclusion
23Jul

CSR 2.0: Why Companies are Investing in Child Fitness and…

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has seen dramatic transformations over the last decade. No longer seen as either philanthropy…

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