Ambuja Foundation, an independent, pan-India social development organization dedicated to transforming rural communities, fosters athletic talent in rural communities across India via its ‘After School Program’ under the Education vertical. This commitment is producing remarkable outcomes, as seven students from the Ambuja Foundation-supported schools in Chandrapur have qualified for the upcoming state-level athletics competition in Pune. These successful athletes were part of a team of 17 students who competed in the district-level athletics competition, participating in events such as shot put, high jump, long jump, and javelin throw.
Out of the 17 students, 12 secured top positions – with two spots in some events. This achievement is due to the change in behaviour and commitment towards sports developed through the Ambuja Foundation’s After School Program. With a focus on contributing to the nation’s future athletic talent, the program encourages children in various ways and supports their participation in district, block, and state-level sports competitions.
In addition to athletics, the ‘After School Program promotes sports such as kabaddi, kho-kho, and badminton. Due to the sports promotion initiative, many students have also gone on to participate in the Khelo India competitions.
The Ambuja Foundation sports promotion initiative operates in 82 Government Schools across 5 states and 7 locations, with the after-school program operational in Chandrapur, Darlaghat, Nalagarh, and Bathinda. This program aims to identify and nurture budding talent by offering specialised sports training and support through expert coaches who are State, National, and international level representatives, focusing on student-athletes with promising potential in sports. This is a testament to the Ambuja Foundation’s unwavering support for sports development and promotion across the nation.
Ms. Pearl Tiwari, CEO, Ambuja Foundation said, “Ambuja Foundation fosters rural prosperity by enabling villagers and communities to find solutions to local problems. We believe sports are a powerful vehicle to engage children, improve school attendance rates, and foster enhanced discipline, focus, and spirit in rural communities. With our ‘After School Program, we aim to nurture sporting talent at the village level and encourage them to play their favourite sport and realize their full potential. It’s incredibly satisfying to witness the achievements of the students of the schools supported by the Ambuja Foundation. This success is a testament to our dedicated on-ground team and the coaches, who motivated these young people to become shining examples for others to aspire to.”
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