India
Ministry
of Youth Affairs and Sports
Philanthropists
Girls and boys to be able to access sport and education
opportunities
Sadio
Mané
Philanthropist (Football player) Senegal
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Corporates
India
Aditya
Birla Capital Ltd.
Artizen
Hatsun
Agro Products Ltd
Sonalika
Group : Nurturing Champions: The Sonalika Shooting Range
Sonalika
Group : Empowering Future Athletes: Inspirational Athletics
Initiative
Sonalika
Group : Reviving Wrestling: Baba Gangnath Kushti Academy
Sonalika
Group : Holistic Growth: My Angels Academy
Sonalika
Group : Promoting Football: Sonalika Football Club
Sonalika
Group : Building Future Stars: Athletics & Judo
Welspun
World : Welspun Super Sports for women
Japan
77
Bank (Sports, Sports for differently abled)
Oman
Bank
Muscat : Green Sports
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Funding Agencies
India
Villoo
Poonawala Foundation : Funding
Agency
USA
Sherwood
Foundation
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Celebrities
Sachin
Tendulkar
The Sachin
Tendulkar Foundation was created to give a platform to bring
together people, institutions and resources who are passionate
about bringing a social change.
Sunil
Gavaskar
Yuvaraj Singh
Yuvraj is a great cricketer.
He is a cancer survivor and instead of limiting his efforts
for self, he established The YouWeCan Foundation to empower
people to fight cancer.
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Corporate Foundations
India
ACG
Cares Foundation
Avashya
Foundation
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NGOs
India
Kshamtalaya
: Ultimate Frisbee for students in schools
Sports
Village : Sports excellence programmes
Sports
Village : Community Development programmes
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Spain
Barca
Foundation
The
Robot project, started in 2017, allows hospitalized children
or people in vulnerable situations, who cannot travel to
the FC Barcelona facilities, to live the "Barça"
experience through a robot with audio and video connections.
The activity is carried out thanks to the company AWABOT,
which has donated the robot, and is carried out with the
collaboration and support of a team of volunteer members,
who accompany the robot, which can be remote controlled
by the participants.
India
Villoo
Poonawala Foundation : Funding
Agency
Indian
Deaf Cricket Association , Senior National Badminton Championships,
Road to Give (offering more inclusivity for all types of
movement. To promote creativity & diversity, Road to
Give 2022 was an all inclusive event, that included walking,
cycling, and wasn't just restricted to running)
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For Athletes:
Injuries:
Sports-related injuries are a significant concern, leading
to setbacks in training and competition, and potentially
impacting long-term health.
Time Management & Balancing Commitments:
Athletes, especially student-athletes, struggle to balance
training, competition, academics, and social life.
Mental Health:
The pressure to perform, fear of failure, and the intense
nature of competitive sports can lead to mental health challenges.
Career Transition:
Athletes face the challenge of transitioning out of their
sports careers and finding new paths after retirement.
Cultural and Societal Barriers:
Gender bias, cultural norms, and societal expectations can
hinder participation and success in sports, particularly
for certain groups.
Lack of Confidence:
Self-doubt, fear of making mistakes, and the pressure to
meet expectations can hold athletes back from reaching their
full potential.
Financial Constraints:
Many athletes, especially in non-popular sports, struggle
to secure adequate funding for training, equipment, and
competition.
Lack of Infrastructure:
Poorly maintained facilities and inadequate training infrastructure
can hinder athlete development and performance. |
