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  • Gameskraft powers Indian athletes across track, field, para and archery

    Gameskraft powers Indian athletes across track, field, para and archery

    MUMBAI: When skill meets support, the scoreboard changes. That’s exactly what Gameskraft Foundation is banking on as it doubles down on India’s medal ambitions reaffirming partnerships with four key sporting foundations, the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), Anju Bobby Sports Foundation (ABSF), Gosports Foundation, and the Dola & Rahul Banerjee Sports Foundation (DRBSF).

    “Over the past few years, our partnerships have shown encouraging results,” said Rishi Wadhera, Vice President – Corporate Communications & CSR, Gameskraft. “It’s been heartening to see how consistent support can make a meaningful difference in the journeys of emerging athletes. Our focus remains on nurturing potential, building sustainable infrastructure, and supporting communities in their efforts to create future champions. These collaborations are a reflection of our continued commitment to contributing positively to India’s sporting ecosystem with a long-term vision and are grateful to our partners for their commitment.”

    Together, these collaborations form a medal-making machine supporting everything from para-athletes to archers and track stars, from grassroots training to global podiums.

    At IIS, the Foundation backs the Athletics Centre of Excellence, whose star pupil Neeraj Chopra took home Silver in Javelin at the 2024 Paris Olympics. At ABSF, a new academy is taking shape in Bengaluru to foster more future Shaili Singhs who leapt to Bronze in Long Jump at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships.

    Lauding the efforts of the Gameskraft Foundation and their long-term commitment to a robust sports-driven culture, Anju Bobby George, Founder of ABSF and India’s first medallist in the World Athletic Championship said, “Our association with Gameskraft Foundation has been anchored in a shared belief in long-term impact. The backing we’ve received is not just empowering for our training infrastructure but has been vital in inspiring young girls from small towns to dream bigger.”

    Gameskraft’s partnership with GoSports Foundation under the Para Champions Programme is a testament to inclusivity in sports. At the 2024 Paralympics, the results were golden literally with Sumit Antil and Dharambir grabbing Gold, Suhas Yethiraj securing Silver, and Rakesh Kumar bagging Bronze.

    In the archery arena, Deepika Kumari supported via DRBSF scored Bronze at the 2025 Archery World Cup, aiming true with Gameskraft in her corner.

    “For Indian sport to reach the success we aspire, it needs the coming together of more than just talent. Corporate India’s involvement in sport is pivotal, and some of our more prominent achievements have been a result of this support. At Gameskraft Foundation, we have people who are as obsessed with us about our Olympic ambitions. Together we have created a system for our athletes that gives them the best possible chance to succeed, and I am confident we will have more podiums coming from track and field in the near future.”, said Manisha Malhotra, President, Inspire Institute of Sport.

    The results are already on the leaderboard, but Gameskraft isn’t done yet. With every laurel and long jump, the foundation is showing that gaming companies can play a serious role in India’s Olympic journey not just virtually, but with real impact on real tracks.

    Now that’s how you level up.

  • Jaquar Group announces support to para-athlete Sumit Antil

    Jaquar Group announces support to para-athlete Sumit Antil

    Mumbai: The Jaquar Foundation, the CSR arm of Jaquar Group, on Monday announced their continued support to Sumit Antil for training and equipment for the next Paralympic events in 2024. The Indian para-athlete won the gold medal in Javelin throw at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

    “This is a gesture from the brand to encourage Antil and thousands of other young athletes like him who are relentlessly working hard to make India shine on the map of world sport,” said the statement.

    “The recent honour that Sumit has brought to the country is just the beginning of where Indian sports is headed,” said Jaquar Foundation, head, Kanwar Shamsher Relan. “This year, Jaquar has extended its support to one of the most inspiring Paralympian in India- Sumit Antil. This will not only ensure that he gets access to world-class facilities and equipment but also inspire other aspiring athletes to pursue their dreams.”

    At the age of 17, Sumit lost his left leg during a motorbike accident. He had always dreamt of joining the Indian Army, but the accident shattered his dreams. Sumit was introduced to para-athletics during college and showed a great skill for Javelin throw very early in his career. Today, he holds the world record in the javelin throw with a distance of 68.55 m. In the process of winning the gold medal in the Paralympics Final 2021, Sumit made three new world records in Javelin throw, breaking his own.

    “I am thrilled and grateful for Jaquar Foundation to have come forward and extend their support to me for the coming four years,” said Sumit Antil. “The facilities, equipment and training of international standards will help me work towards my goal for Paralympics 2024- bring more pride and recognition to the nation. I hope that this initiative galvanises further support for athletes like us.”