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India, 24th June, 2025 – Gameskraft Foundation, the social arm of skill-based online gaming company Gameskraft, has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing India’s sporting talent through recently renewed partnerships with four of the country’s most respected sports foundations. These include the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), Anju Bobby Sports Foundation (ABSF), GoSports Foundation, and the Dola & Rahul Banerjee Sports Foundation (DRBSF).
The initiative reflects Gameskraft’s long-term vision to strengthen India’s sporting ecosystem – from grassroots talent discovery to elite athlete development.
“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.”
From international medallists to grassroots talent, Gameskraft Foundation’s ecosystem-first approach connects diverse sporting disciplines, enabling each partnership to fill a critical gap in the athlete journey:
- At IIS, Gameskraft supports the ‘Athletics Centre of Excellence’, nurturing India’s top track and field talent with a focus on high-performance training.
- With ABSF, it is helping build a state-of-the-art training academy in Bengaluru, with a special emphasis on inspiring success stories in track and field.
- As an Associate Partner of the ‘Para Champions Programme’ with GoSports Foundation, Gameskraft Foundation supports para-athletes, by nurturing the journeys of future Paralympians through scholarships and comprehensive professional backing.
- Through DRBSF, it uplifts young and prominent talent in archery, ensuring access to equipment, expert coaching, and competitive exposure.
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.”
“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.
These collaborations are already showing results on the global stage. Neeraj Chopra (IIS) won Silver in Men’s Javelin Throw at the 2024 Paris Olympics. At the 2024 Paralympics, GoSports Foundation-backed athletes secured four medals: Gold for Sumit Antil and Dharambir, Silver for Suhas Yethiraj, and Bronze for Rakesh Kumar. Shaili Singh (ABSF) won Bronze in Women’s Long Jump at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships, while Deepika Kumari (DRBSF) bagged Bronze at the 2025 Archery World Cup.
Gameskraft continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening India’s sports development architecture, creating real opportunities, fostering talent and fuelling the ambition of athletes across the spectrum.
