The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) recently launched the ‘Made of Bold Sports Development Programme’ with the aim of discovering talent and nurturing athletic champions from various regions. The initiative is part of RCB’s broader vision of a Sports Forward Nation, focusing on establishing a sustainable sporting ecosystem in India. Rajesh Menon, Vice President of RCB, emphasized the importance of sports in bringing communities together and creating long-term benefits for all.
The programme kicked off in Mundgod, a town in Uttara Kannada district known for its high talent density in sprinting, particularly among the Siddi Community. RCB aims to transform Mundgod into India’s “sprint capital” by providing comprehensive support to junior athletes through partnerships with non-profit sports organizations like the GoSports Foundation and Bridges of Sports Foundation.
The Made of Bold Sports Development Programme will support 25 junior athletes from North Karnataka with training, education, and nutrition. It will also engage over 400 children in a two-tier league, with the top performers receiving advanced training for state and national competitions. The initiative aims to groom exceptional athletes and integrate the tribal community into mainstream sports.
Deepthi Bopaiah, CEO of GoSports Foundation, and Nitish Chiniwar, Founder of Bridges of Sports Foundation, expressed their excitement about collaborating with RCB to nurture talent and create a lasting impact on the sporting ecosystem in Karnataka and beyond. They highlighted the importance of support systems in the journey of athletes and the potential of the Made of Bold programme to develop champions.
RCB’s initiative aligns with the concept of concentrating sports talent in specific regions to build champions and uplift communities. By promoting conversations on sports development in India, RCB hopes to inspire more stakeholders to contribute to the growth of Indian sports.
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