PathwayZ is Sportz Village Foundation’s after-school sports development program that identifies and nurtures talented student-athletes from underserved communities. Through structured training, expert coaching and a clear progression framework, PathwayZ creates a national talent feeder from Indian school sport – giving young athletes a genuine pathway from grassroots to high-performance environments.
The process begins with active talent scouting in schools and communities. These individuals then undergo standardised assessments to build comprehensive athlete profiles
Selected athletes are placed in Sports Development Centres to hone their abilities. Here, they receive sport-specific coaching alongside focused physical conditioning and skill development.
Athletes progress by participating in district, state and national competitions. Through strategic academy linkages, they are guided toward higher-performance opportunities.
As part of PathwayZ, PathwayZ36 is a high-performance initiative built around India’s Olympic ambition. It identifies young athletes with strong competitive potential and provides everything they need to go further, structured sport-specific training, expert coaching and performance support, competitive exposure and a clear progression route toward elite representation.
PathwayZ is Sportz Village Foundation's athlete development initiative that identifies and supports talented young athletes through structured coaching, competition exposure and progression pathways.
Athletes are identified through school-based scouting, talent assessments, competitions and recommendations from coaches and sports development teams.
PathwayZ supports athletes across disciplines including athletics, football, volleyball, cricket, kabaddi and other sports based on local program needs.
Sports Development Centres (SDCs) provide regular sport-specific coaching, athlete development support and competition opportunities for identified student-athletes.
Children and young people who demonstrate sporting potential through assessments, competitions or scouting processes may be considered for PathwayZ pathways.
Yes. The program supports participation in district, state and national competitions and facilitates connections to academies and advanced training opportunities.
Many athletes use sport as a pathway to educational opportunities, scholarships and admissions through sports quotas, depending on their achievements and progression.
Organizations can partner through CSR funding, sponsorship, infrastructure support, coaching development and athlete scholarship initiatives.
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