Gosports Foundation
Empowers individuals and communities towards social transformation through the medium of sports
- Bronze Certified 2023
- FCRA
- 80G
- 12A
About
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Headquarters
Bangalore, Karnataka
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Since
2008
GoSports Foundation is working to bring social transformation and progress through the medium of sports. It is a non-profit organisation striving to d Read moreevelop the country’s standing in sports by identifying and promoting talents for the Olympics and Paralympics. It runs multiple programmes to provide relevant knowledge and athlete scholarships to promising sportspersons. Its board of advisors feature famous cricketer Rahul Dravid and all England badminton champion Pullela Gopichand besides the physiotherapist of the Indian cricket team, John Gloster as its head of sports science. It works equally to promote knowledge and know-how in the sports domain by periodically conducting workshops and gatherings and is also involved in publishing handbooks on sports reforms and policy besides being a resource for sports information.
Demographies Served
Cause Area
Sub Sector
Impact
GoSports Foundation has impacted 81 athletes, 7 Olympians, 10 Paralympians, 15 Olympic sports, 24 states represented, 45 para-athletes and 7 Paralympic sports.
Programs
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Rahul Dravid Athlete Mentorship Programme
Cricketer Rahul Dravid leads this programme to identify and guide sports talents who can compete in prestigious competitions like the Olympics and represent the country in such international sports forums. The programme seeks to mentor and support identified candidates through their journey of sports excellence and create supportive environments for their success.
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Para Champions Programme
This programme focuses on developing sports talents in differently-abled people. Its long-term vision includes the generation of awareness on the existence of disability and changing public outlook towards differently-abled people. The programme has produced top differently-abled athletes who have gone ahead and won medals for India in the Rio Paralympics.
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GoSports Long Term Athlete Development Programme
Is the Foundation's effort to encourage the next generation of athletes with financial aid and scientific assistance when they start their careers in sports. This programme is also supported by Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra and strives to support emerging talent and help them achieve excellence in athletics through a scientific approach.
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Stars of Tomorrow Programme
This programme aims at a specific age group in developing sportspersons and specifically focuses on sports like tennis, squash, swimming, sailing, and golf. The programme intends to create interest in these sports and encourage more and more youngsters to excel in them leading to the inclusion of diverse sports in the larger scheme. Full support is provided to the youngsters to progress and perform well in these sports.
Leadership Team
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
21-50
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AABTG2334C
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Registration ID
SHV-4-00143-2008-09
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VO ID / Darpan ID
KA/2017/0167881
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12A
AABTG2334CE20208
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80G
AABTG2334CF20214
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FCRA
094421584
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
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Headquarters
First Floor, "Oorve", No. 60 Muni Marappa Road, Off Nandidurga Road, Behind Airtel Office, Bangalore, 560046
Directions
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Trust