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Our Network of Change: Partnerships & Collaborations

bySimply Sport FoundationOn-ground initiatives across India; Office in KoramangalaStarts from₹3,000 Per Athlete / One-timeView full gallery

Real change in grassroots sports does not happen in isolation. We connect with local academies, schools, and NGOs across India to build a stronger ecosystem where every young athlete has the chance to thrive.

The launch of our Grassroots School Stars Program, which brings together 100+ children from 4 government schools. This is made possible through strong partnerships with local schools and professional coaches.

Scenes from the inauguration of our Grassroots School Stars Program. We work closely with school authorities and community leaders to integrate sports into the daily lives of children.

Group photos from two of the four government schools participating in our Grassroots School Stars Program. Collaboration is at the heart of this initiative, which provides structured training and complete sports kits to children.

Introducing our 2025 Grant Partner, Anantapur Sports Academy. They are a sports for development initiative empowering over 14,000 rural children in Andhra Pradesh through sports, education, and life skills.

Meet our 2025 Grant Partner, Mrida Education and Welfare Society. They are transforming the lives of tribal children in Madhya Pradesh through holistic programs in education, sports, and technology.

We are proud to partner with Sanskriti Samvardhan Mandal, an organization fostering holistic rural development in Nanded, Maharashtra. Their Eklavya Sports Academy nurtures talent in over 15 different sports.

Introducing Navsahyog Foundation, one of our 2025 Grant Partners. Operating across 300+ villages, they empower rural children by nurturing life skills and creativity through sports and storytelling.

Meet our partner, Mahila Jan Adhikar Samiti (MJAS). Their 'Football for Freedom' program in Ajmer, Rajasthan, uses the power of football to break cultural barriers and create opportunities for girls to thrive.

We are excited to announce our network of grantees for 2024-25. This powerful group of organizations across India is working to revolutionize grassroots sports, from football in Kodagu to Taekwondo in Varanasi.

We wrapped up an incredible Women in Sport Networking Event in collaboration with Indian Sports Circus. The event sparked vital conversations and opened doors for new collaborations to uplift women's sports.

About Our Network of Change: Partnerships & Collaborations

Partnerships here are not just about branding; they are about pooling resources to get kids playing. Whether it is co-funding rugby training in Odisha or integrating football with education in rural Madhya Pradesh, we align with partners who handle the boots-on-the-ground work while we provide the systemic support and governance expertise to help their programs scale sustainably.

Partnering with 12+ grassroots sports organizations nationwide. — Approved by the tribe
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Simply Sport Foundation

On-ground initiatives across India; Office in KoramangalaStarts from ₹3,000 Per Athlete / One-time

We are Simply Sport Foundation, a team dedicated to ensuring that every child, regardless of their background, has a fair shot at playing and succeeding. We bridge the gap between intent and impact by working alongside grassroots organizations that know their communities best.

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