RCB sprints into action with ‘Made of Bold’ programme for tribal talent

With a vision to unearth talent and nurture athletic champions from across regions the Royal Challengers Bengaluru RCB launched the Made of Bold Sports Development Programme launchA statement from RCB issued on Thursday said With a vision to unearth talent and nurture athletic champions from across regions the Royal Challengers Bengaluru RCB are elated to announce the Made of Bold Sports Development Programme launchThe Made of Bold initiative is an integral part of RCBs broader vision of a Sports Forward Nation which seeks to establish a sustainable and robust sporting ecosystem for India This endeavour aims to identify and nurture athletes and initiate dialogue among key industry stakeholders for active sports development in the country Rajesh Menon Vice President and Head of RCB was quoted in a press releaseWe truly believe sports and communities coming together lead to longterm rewards for all This is not only for the identified and nurtured talent but also for the socioeconomic impact on the community We aim to do this with RCBs Made of Bold Sports Development Programme in support of longterm development with a focus on bridging the gaps with underserved communities via the medium of sports he addedAlso Read Maxwell lauds RCB for honest breakdown of his nonretention in IPL 2025Speaking on the initiative RCBs ace cricketer Shreyanka Patil said I am thrilled to witness the launch of the RCBs Made of Bold Sports Development Programme This is truly what we Indian sportspeople need building inclusivity and offering a platform for athletes and their communities to thrive India is a massive country with plenty of untapped sporting potential and this initiative is a step in the right directionThe journey for RCBs Made of Bold Sports Development Programme begins in Mundgod a small town in the Uttara Kannada district This regions Tribal Communities particularly the Siddi Community have some of Indias highest talent densities for sprinting The children from this remote region idolise Olympic champions Usain Bolt and Noah Lyles and running is more than just a sport for them RCBs Made of Bold Sports Development Programme signifies the spirit of an ambitious collective dream of Mundgod becoming Indias sprint capitalMade of Bold Sports Development Program was created by RCB in partnership with nonprofit sports organisations such as the GoSports Foundation and Bridges of Sports Foundation The carefully conceptualised program offers comprehensive support including education training and nutrition while leveraging the power of sports to help integrate this tribal community of North Karnataka into mainstream sportsRCBs Made of Bold Sports Development Programme will provide targeted local support to 25 junior athletes training under the Bridges of Sports Foundation The programme will initially engage over 400 children in a dynamic 2tier league with the 25 top performers receiving comprehensive training through 300 sessions that offer holistic support for state and national competitions Additionally two exceptional athletes will benefit from advanced training under exceptional team coaches and therapists who have previously worked with multiple Olympic medallists as part of the performance program initiated by the Bridges of Sports Foundation in the United KingdomWe are excited to join hands with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru to help nurture talent within communities The life and journey of an athlete are not easy and the presence of bankable support systems at all levels is an essential component of success We have enjoyed the opportunity to design and implement an innovative programme like Made of Bold with RCB We are confident it will give many of the most deserving young athletes a chance to grow and shine Deepthi Bopaiah CEO of GoSports Foundation said in a press releaseNitish Chiniwar Founder of Bridges of Sports Foundation said Made of Bold is an initiative that was born out of a lot of thought and is important to all of the stakeholders involved because of the potential to have a longlasting impact on the sporting ecosystem in Karnataka and by extension in India is massive In our experience sportspersons cannot become champions without the support systems constant presence We are quietly confident that this programme has all the ingredients needed to be a source of support to these exceptionally talented athletes in Mundgod which we believe can go on to become our very own Sprint CapitalConcentrating sports in certain hotbeds of talent is not new More examples of specific sports are the cultural epitome of a particular region or community May it be the wrestling talent from a specific belt in Haryana or the hockey heroes from tribal areas of Odisha However identifying and further nurturing these talents while bringing success and building champions also builds the very communities they come from There are strong linkages to using sports as a medium of change and growthRCB will follow up on this vision by initiating and curating conversations centred around the continuous development of sports in the country hoping to inspire and encourage more stakeholders to contribute to Indian sportsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever