Sport in CSR is no longer a peripheral activity; it is emerging as a strategic programmatic tool for driving both sporting and non-sporting outcomes. With the recent launch of the National Sports Policy 2025, the role of sport has been firmly repositioned: not just as a means to fuel India's athletic ambitions, but as a powerful catalyst for inclusive development, youth empowerment and social transformation. For CSR leaders, this marks a timely opportunity to align philanthropic investments with national priorities, unlocking the potential of sport to deliver measurable impact across a range of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). From education and health to gender inclusion and employability, sport offers a natural and engaging platform to drive change where it matters most.

We're delighted to share a few compelling stories of how play, combined with purpose-led partnerships, is transforming lives and communities, creating real champions both on and off the field.

#Spotlight: Our Annual Impact Report 2025 unveils sport’s role in health, education & inclusion

The 1st Annual Impact Report brings to life the reach, outcomes and human stories of #SportForChange programs, implemented in partnership with committed corporate allies across India. A few highlights of the report are:

• 88,543 children impacted across 248 schools
• 1,08,779 structured P.E. & sports sessions delivered
• 49% improvement in SEL (social-emotional learning) skills among girls
• 9% improvement in overall Fitness Quotient
• 22% higher likelihood of students achieving better grades
• 3,198 student-athletes trained through Sportz Village Foundation’s Sports Development Centres
• 2,099 medals won in competitive events, including district, state, and national events

#Shakti in action: Can a structured self-defense program be the game-changer for gender inclusion in India?

In many communities across India, countless girls grow up without a sense of strength, safety, or a voice that truly resonates. Sportz Village Foundation is committed to changing this narrative through #Shakti. At the heart of #Shakti is a dynamic self-defense module aimed at igniting the potential in young girls to not only protect themselves but also to be confident, dream big and lead the world. With over 2.5L girls already impacted, the ripple effect of #Shakti continues to grow; inspiring change, shifting mindsets and shaping a brighter, more equitable future.

#Chidiya film pre-screened at Sportz Village Foundation's beneficiary schools

Sportz Village Foundation is proud to be the Impact Partner for the film #Chidiya: A heartwarming tale celebrating childhood innocence and every child's #RightToDream and #RightToPlay. As part of this collaboration, special pre-screenings were held across Sportz Village Foundation's beneficiary schools, inspiring young minds to dream big and believe in the power of play.

Celebrating another year of play & impact

The #SportForChange team at Sportz Village marked another successful year of touching the lives of children through the power of play. It truly takes a Sportz Village to get kids to play and this team embodies that spirit every day.

“Six lessons from six million children at play” ft. Saumil Majmudar

In a heartfelt Tedx Talk, Sportz Village Co-founder, CEO and Managing Director, Saumil Majmudar, distills two decades of learning from six million children at play into six powerful life lessons. These insights go beyond the playground, offering a fresh perspective on how we live, learn and lead.

Get Kids To Play podcast: “Inspire kids to play for life” ft. Pullela Gopichand

Play lays the foundation for physical literacy, emotional resilience, life skills and holistic well-being among children. In the latest episode of the ‘Get Kids To Play’ podcast, Pullela Gopichand, Chief National Coach of the Indian Badminton Team, shares powerful insights on how to nurture a lifelong love for play. He speaks about the need to balance academics & sports, the role of schools in supporting young athletes and how parents can actively contribute to their child’s sporting journey.