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From Bokaro in Jharkhand to Nandurbar in Maharashtra, from Dadri in Uttar Pradesh to Kathirvedu in Tamil Nadu, #SportForChange reached 92,770 children in 320 public schools across India's most underserved communities in 2025-26. The year's cohort spanned 34 CSR-funded programs and state partnerships, reaching thousands of young people across urban, semi-urban and rural geographies.
But more significantly, we advanced a core idea in India's development sector: sport is not peripheral to youth development; it is a serious, evidence-backed instrument for social change, and it belongs at the centre of India's development initiatives.
Our latest Annual Impact Report reflects this conviction in action.
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4th Year of Promoting Holistic Well-Being Through Play Across 10 Cities
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Implemented across 17 schools in 10 cities, the program reached 7000+ disadvantaged children through play and structured after-school training. This year saw stronger participation and engagement, backed by infrastructure investments in Pune, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad.
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Fostering a Stronger School Sports Culture; Now Across Four Cities
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Now in its 4th year, the program spans across Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kochi and Noida. Across 13 schools, it reached 3000+ children through a two-phase model of foundational play and advanced training, supported by strong KPMG employee volunteering.
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Strengthening Fitness, Life Skills and Talent Across Public Schools in Delhi-NCR
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Implemented across 20 schools in Noida, the program pairs sports experiences for all children with talent pathways via Sports Development Centres. A standout Mentor-Mentee initiative connected young kabaddi players with Pro Kabaddi League coaches.
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5th Year of Creating Pathways From Classrooms to Competition for 9000+ Children
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Across 23 schools in Noida and Lucknow, the program combines physical education with Sports Development Centres. Students advanced to district, state and national competitions, with some using sport as a pathway to higher education.
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Creating Safer Spaces and Stronger Futures Through Sport
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Across Chennai and Bengaluru, the program combines sports and SDC training with a strong focus on girls' safety through the Shakti self-defence initiative.
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2nd Year of Making Schools a More Active and Engaging Space
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Across 15 public schools in Yerwada, Pune, the program reached 4000+ children, expanding talent development in Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Handball and Athletics via Sports Development Centres.
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Navigating Talent Pathways: From the Block Level to the National Stage
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Across 7 schools in Bihar and Haryana, reaching 4000+ children, 60 SDC student-athletes trained across Kho-Kho, Athletics, Football and Pickleball.
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5th Season of Turning Participation Into Opportunity Through Football
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Now in its 5th season, the Chennai Kaalpandhu League spans across 20 public schools, evolving into a strong platform for participation and talent, with girls' participation at its heart.
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Creating Sporting Experiences Children Choose to Return To
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Across 17 schools in Bengaluru, the program reached 5,303 children and 110 SDC student-athletes, achieving 100% SDC attendance across both years of its run.
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Nurturing India's Next Generation of Athletes From Jharkhand's Heartland
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Under the PathwayZ initiative, Raftaar identified promising athletes across 8 districts of Jharkhand's tribal heartlands, combining coaching, sports science, nutrition and competition exposure. An anti-doping workshop with NADA reached 191 athletes and coaches.
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Results: Shiv Kumar Soren set a national-tribal-games record in the 100m, while Deepak Toppo and Asha Kiran Barla won Gold in the 4x100m relay.
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The past year reaffirmed what we have long believed: when sport is intentional, it can transform education, strengthen communities and unlock opportunities for children. In the year ahead, we will continue expanding access to quality sports education, creating more inclusive opportunities for girls, strengthening athlete pathways and building a stronger #SportForChange ecosystem.
Together with our partners, we remain committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive through sport.
The next chapter of impact will be built through collaboration. If you're looking to create sustainable, inclusive sport-led initiatives, let's take that journey forward - together.
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