Bridges of Sports - Sports excellence for all through grassroots training

We train children from the tribal and underserved communities to develop their untapped sporting potential

We work in few of the most backward communities/tribes in India to provide them with the opportunity to train, excel and have a career in sports.
Watch a short documentary by BBC on our work with the Siddi Comunity of Northern Karnataka

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GRASSROOTS TRAINING

We are creating an inclusive grassroots ecosystem by sustainably providing sports training for children between 6-18 years. For a holistic development we also conduct nutrition, menstrual hygiene, personality development workshops.

YOUTH TRAINING

Children within 20% of the national records are given specific training by youth coaches.
Along with daily monitoring and development they are also provided with basic nutrition support, training shoes and equipment

ELITE COACHING

Only the best talent – who are within 15% of national records are trained by senior coaches and are given complete nutrition support, sport science and sports psychology support

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Embark on the BoS Journey through our Volunteer Program and get a chance to be a Change maker!
The volunteers will have an opportunity to be involved with Bridges of Sports Foundation on areas such as coaching, leadership development, marketing, content writing, photography, community empowerment and will get to spent time in few of the remote locations to interact and nurture the hidden sports talent of India.

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India’s first time-based grassroots league

“Kites rise against, not with the wind”

With this motto, we inspire every such child who is deprived of opportunities and guidance to strive to achieve their full potential and elevate their sport. PATANG community sports league provides an equal opportunity to the children of backward communities to develop and compete against the best.

Achievements

We are working to develop a sustainable athletics ecosystem in Northern Karnataka with over 60 centres planned in next 3 years

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Become a part of the Indian sports movement and touch lives of millions of kids.
The next athlete standing on the podium at the biggest stage of all could be there because of your support.

SPONSORSHIP

Reach out to us to support the Patang League- which is a platform for children from the most under served communities to showcase their talent. In 2019, we will be conducting 10 leagues reaching out to more than 5000 children.

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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILTY

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It only takes 99 INR/month to provide sports training to one child. Support us in our mission to train 100,000 children by 2020

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NGO PaRTNERSHIP

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If you are an NGO interested in implementing a sports program and partnering with us. Reach out to us.

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Partners

Over the last 12 months, our work has been recognized and backed by these organizations.

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TOP SUPPORTERS

Thank you for choosing to support the children through the athlete pathway and helping them strive for excellence. You can also choose to adopt an athlete for just INR 5000/Month! Drop in a mail to connect@bridgesofsports.org to know more.

I am an avid history buff, recently I came across a couple of youtube videos which showed the plight of the Siddi community and the state they live in.