Aimed at enabling balanced participation, excellence and holistic development through a high-quality and inclusive sporting experience for children and youth from disadvantaged communities, Sports For Change, HCL Foundation’s special initiative, works towards achieving the following objectives:
- Harnessing the positive transformative potential of sports by bridging the access-gap and promoting participation in sports at the grassroots (right to play)
- Promoting play or sports at grassroots, as a means to help achieve larger development goals (linking sports with development outcomes)
- Empowering young leaders from disadvantaged communities by channelizing their energy towards play and sports (creating role models)
Since its inception in 2015 as a volunteer-led initiative in Chennai, Sports For Change focuses on recognizing young potential talent and nurturing the students to enhance their sports skills.
IMPACT DASHBOARD
- 21,000+ athletes reached
- 113 sports scholars recognized through scholarships
- 89 students got admission in reputed colleges through sports quota
- 104 students participated in State/ National level competitions