The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have started an exciting program called the ‘Made of Bold Sports Development Programme.’ This initiative aims to find and develop young sports talents from different parts of India.
In a recent announcement, RCB shared their goal: to help young athletes grow and to create a strong sports culture in India. Rajesh Menon, RCB’s Vice President, said, “We believe that when communities come together through sports, everyone benefits. This program is designed to support young talent while also helping local communities.”
RCB’s star player Shreyanka Patil also expressed her excitement, saying, “This program will help athletes and their communities succeed. India has a lot of untapped sports talent, and this program is a good step forward.”
The journey of the ‘Made of Bold Sports Development Programme’ starts in Mundgod, a small town in the Uttara Kannada district. Here, talented young athletes from the Siddi Community admire Olympic champions like Usain Bolt. RCB hopes that Mundgod can become India’s “sprint capital.”
This program is developed in partnership with the GoSports Foundation and Bridges of Sports Foundation. It provides support that includes education, training, and nutrition to help these children thrive in sports.
What Will the Program Do?
The program will focus on supporting 25 young athletes who train with Bridges of Sports Foundation. Initially, over 400 children will take part in a fun 2-tier league. Out of these, 25 top performers will receive special training in 300 sessions to prepare for state and national competitions. Two outstanding athletes will even get advanced training from top coaches and therapists who have helped Olympic winners.
Deepthi Bopaiah, CEO of GoSports Foundation, shared her excitement about working with RCB. She said, “We know that having strong support at every level is key to an athlete’s success. We believe this program will give talented young athletes a chance to shine.”
Nitish Chiniwar, founder of the Bridges of Sports Foundation, noted that the program represents a major opportunity to help young athletes in Karnataka and throughout India. He said, “For athletes to succeed, they need ongoing support. We believe this program will help the talented athletes in Mundgod become champions.”
RCB also aims to discuss ways to improve sports in India and inspire more people to contribute to the sports community.
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