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The Hindu
7 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Sachin Tendulkar's Foundation sparks change with Dantewada's Maidan Cup
In the volatile Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, a bold sports initiative is transforming lives. The Sachin Tendulkar Foundation (STF), in partnership with the Mann Deshi Foundation and backed by the district administration, has launched the Maidan Cup Competition. Fifty playgrounds are being carved from barren lands across 50 villages, giving over 10,000 underprivileged children — 40% of them girls — a platform to play and grow. The aim is not just to foster talent but also to offer a constructive outlet in a region long scarred by naxalism. Where there was once silence, now echoes of laughter fill the air!🌱⚽️🏏 With the Maidan Cup initiative, 50 villages in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh are turning open spaces into vibrant playgrounds—safe havens where over 10,000 children can play, grow, and dream without limits. This… — Sachin Tendulkar Foundation (STF) (@STF_India) May 27, 2025 District Collectors Mayank Chaturvedi and Kunal Dudawat have joined villagers to drive this grassroots effort. Organisers believe this initiative could help lower local crime rates by more than 20%, offering hope to communities caught in cycles of violence. The Maidan Cup signals a deeper shift toward gender equality and a brighter future. As village maidans come alive with the laughter and energy of children, Dantewada is proving that change can start with a game of sport.
India Gazette
27-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Sachin Tendulkar Foundation collaborates with Mann Deshi Foundation to introduce 'Maidan Cup Competition' in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada
New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): In the remote corners of Dantewada in Chhattisgarh, where shadows of a dark past and volatile present loom over the villagers, Sachin Tendulkar Foundation (STF) and the Mann Deshi Foundation are ushering in a new dawn. Coordinated efforts, with support from the district administration, are helping shape a sports-empowered future for children, one maidan at a time, as per a press release. STF, committed to empowering children through sports, in partnership with the Mann Deshi Foundation, have introduced-- the Maidan Cup Competition, to give underprivileged children a platform to perform. For this competition, a total of 50 playgrounds across 50 participating villages across the Dantewada district are being carved out of barren lands. Already in action, the initiative is coming to fruition with active support from the District Collectors Mayank Chaturvedi, Kunal Dudawat and the villagers. For villagers long affected by naxalism, their children getting some scope and exposure for development through sports, is a promising start in their overall stride towards a better future. Over 10,000 children are going to benefit from this initiative, with a projected 40 per cent participation from girls, signalling a paradigm shift in girl child empowerment and gender equality. Broader impact from the Maidan Cup is aimed at reducing the crime rates in conflict zones by around and above 20 per cent through sports programmes. With zeal and a unified spirit from all involved, including the villagers, a grassroots revolution is about to take shape in the conflict-ridden corners of Dantewada. (ANI)
Mint
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Sachin Tendulkar Foundation launches Maidan Cup Initiative, to build playgrounds in 50 Chhattisgarh villages
Legendary former batsman Sachin Tendulkar's NGO has partnered with the Mann Deshi Foundation to start an initiative, titled the Maidan Cup, in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The Maidan Cup is a competition that will give a platform for children in the selected regions to perform in various sports. Through this initiative, the foundation aims to turn open spaces in 50 villages of the state's Dantewada region into playgrounds that will benefit over 10,000 children. The villagers in this region have long been impacted by the problems of Naxalism and the foundation aims to help children from this region get positive exposure as they strive for a better future. The legendary batsman's NGO, the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation (STF), shared a video on their social media accounts detailing their initiative. Also Read | Who was Nambala Keshava Rao alias Basavaraju? Naxal leader killed in encounter Maidan Cup objectives According to STF, the initiative is more than just a mere project on building playgrounds. The NGO aims to provide opportunities to the less privileged children, especially girls, who are taking up sport in greater numbers than ever before. Some of the objectives of the Maidan Cup initiative include covering more than 10,000 children in this undertaking, building 50 playgrounds in two months, aiming for a 20 per cent drop in crime rates, and improving participation of girls in sports by at least 40 per cent. The Sachin Tendulkar Foundation The legendary batsman started his NGO in 2019 along with his wife, Dr Anjali Tendulkar. According to their website, the foundation was formed by the duo driven by their desire "to make a lasting, positive difference in the lives of those in need. Driven by the belief that every child deserves the chance to succeed, the foundation focuses on overcoming the challenges faced by children from disadvantaged backgrounds, providing them with the support they need to unlock their potential and build a brighter future."
