The 5th edition of the SportsForAll Foundation Sponsorship Program 2025, dedicated to air pistol and rifle shooting, concluded successfully at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, Tughlaqabad, New Delhi, from January 13 to 20. The event, aimed at empowering youth through sports, was held in the presence of several distinguished guests.
Shri Khemchand Sharma, mentor of the SportsForAll Foundation, shared that the event’s primary objective was to support talented yet underprivileged shooters and honor their achievements, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of youth empowerment through sports.
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The program saw participation from top officials from the shooting fraternity, political leaders, and media dignitaries:
Shooting Federation Officials:
Political And Social Personalities:
Media Dignitaries:
These respected personalities have played a vital role in their respective fields, and their presence at the event added immense value, inspiring the athletes.
Approximately 2,500 shooters participated in the 5th SportsForAll Foundation Sponsorship Program, bringing the total number of participants from the last five editions to over 10,000. The event also saw the involvement of 10,000 to 15,000 attendees, including participants, distinguished guests, and spectators.
The event was organized to fulfill the vision of a “Developed India” and “Bharat Pratham in Sports” as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The SportsForAll Foundation continues to play a crucial role in empowering youth and nurturing talent across the country.
Under the guidance of Capt GD Sharma, Head of Jury, SportsForAll, the program provided three types of support to the athletes:
64 shooters were awarded a total prize of ₹5,88,000 under the Champion of Champions category. The National Reward 2024 winners include:
The following players were sponsored for 2025:
All 2,500 participants are expected to perform exceptionally well at the NSCC 2025 and be honored with the National Reward by the SportsForAll Foundation.
The event concluded on January 20, 2025, with a grand award ceremony. The SportsForAll Foundation expressed gratitude to all guests, players, sponsors, coaches, SAI, and sports enthusiasts for their continued support.
The SportsForAll Foundation remains committed to nurturing and empowering India’s sporting talent and contributing to the nation’s vision of becoming a leading global sports hub.
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