Rural Athletes Supported By Ambuja Foundation Qualify For State-Level Competition

Mumbai, Oct 8, 2024: 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. The students were trained in sports under the Ambuja Foundation’s After School Program, which 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. 

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.”