Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra has become co-owner of the UBS Athletics Kids Cup after serving as its ambassador for two seasons. The grassroots initiative aims to reach one million children across India while promoting inclusive participation and long-term engagement in sports
Officials from the U.S. Consulate visited the Sports Authority of Telangana to review the state's sports development initiatives, discuss its policy and infrastructure, and explore future collaboration aimed at strengthening grassroots development, athlete support and international sporting engagement.
West Bengal Sports Minister Dr Indranil Khan has welcomed enhanced funding under the Khelo India Scheme, saying it will strengthen grassroots sports development. He said the increased support, coupled with new sports infrastructure, will help produce more elite athletes from the state.
Shifting away from centralized tournament templates, the Centre Court Pickleball Club League’s decentralized home-and-away format across 19 Hyderabad venues has successfully established a sustainable, community-driven grassroots ecosystem for the country’s booming pickleball movement
Discussions were also held on Meghalaya’s flagship grassroots football initiatives under the Chief Minister’s Football Mission, which draws inspiration from successful South American football development models
Sachin Tendulkar visited the SRT10 Altevol Centre of Excellence Sports Academy in Ahmedabad, where he interacted with young athletes, parents and trainees. He stressed the importance of grassroots sports development and encouraged children to enjoy sport while learning discipline, resilience and teamwork
