Mumbai, December 9 2024: Dream Sports Foundation (DSF), the philanthropic arm of Dream Sports, announced a five-year partnership with the Mumbai School Sports Association (MSSA), one of India’s oldest and most prestigious school sports organizations. This collaboration will span across 20 sports with a focus on Hockey, Football, Cricket, Athletics, Table Tennis, and Badminton.
MSSA has played a historic role in the growth of sports in the city with legends like Dilip Vengsarkar, Sachin Tendulkar, Ajit Agarkar, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Prithvi Shaw, Chirag Shetty and many more, participating in tournaments in their youth. This association with MSSA marks a significant step in DSF’s effort to elevate the quality & competitiveness of youth sports. By combining MSSA’s grassroots network with DSF’s commitment to sporting excellence, this partnership aims to set new standards for organizing sporting tournaments. These efforts align with the goals outlined in the National Sports Policy 2024, by the Government of India.
Commenting on the collaboration, Bhavit Sheth, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder, Dream Sports said, “We’re thrilled to partner with an association that is integral to Mumbai’s grassroots sporting culture and has made the city proud. In line with our vision to Make Sports Better, we’re excited to support young athletes and help unlock their potential while contributing to India’s vision of becoming a sporting superpower.”
Through this partnership, DSF will help MSSA promote fitness and discipline among thousands of school-going students in Mumbai while enhancing the quality of their existing championships. Going forward, DSF under this partnership will curate training programs for young athletes, PE teachers and coaches.
Rev. Fr. Jude Rodrigues, President, Mumbai School Sports Association said, “We are excited to take another step forward in improving Mumbai’s sporting future by joining hands with Dream Sports Foundation. This collaboration will help Mumbai athletes stay ahead of the curve while adhering to the foundation’s vision and mission. This partnership marks the beginning of an exciting journey to add to Mumbai’s illustrious sporting legacy.”
About Dream Sports Foundation:
Dream Sports Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Dream Sports, India’s leading sports technology company with brands such as Dream11, FanCode and DreamSetGo in its portfolio. DSF’s vision is to make sports better by bridging the gaps in the sporting ecosystem. One of DSF’s key sports initiatives is ‘DreamGold’, a long-term elite athlete development program that is proud to support athletes like Sreeja Akula and Nethra Kumanan. To support young, promising athletes, DSF has curated partnerships with the Mary Kom Regional Boxing Foundation, Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools, the Dilip Vengsarkar Foundation, and The Karnam Malleswari Foundation. In 2024, DSF also launched the Dream Sports Championship with a football edition for the U-17 age group.
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