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Support 100+ Athletes
in the first 3 years through our initiatives
Create stories of how underdogs became champ
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Kalam Sports Trust
We, the Kalam Sports Trust, are a dedicated not-for-profit organization with a vision to create a level playing field by supporting a broader & diverse set of athletes
We focus on identifying gaps in the ecosystem that lead to disparities and conceptualizing projects that aim to address these challenges.
We seek out inspiring torchbearers for each project and provide them with financial and sports-specific support they need.
Vision:
Provide a level playing field for an aspiring athlete
Mission:
Impact 100 lives through different sports social projects in the first 3 years
Goals
Year 1 – FY 2026/27
Year 2 – FY 2027/28
Year 3 – FY 2028/29
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Anand Balakrishnan K V
Founder & Managing Trustee
In addition to his pursuit as an athlete, he has headed various verticals for one of India’s premier most sporting organizations for 6 years. He has managed India’s top Olympic and Paralympic athletes, heeded the entire athlete management team, conceptualized various socially responsible projects which have impacted the lives of hundreds of athletes & other stakeholders involved, mentored a lot of the aspirants and beginners apart from donning various other hats.
With his wide array of expertise cris-crossing across sports, content development, management and leadership he founded Kalam with a single aim of providing a level playing field for various stakeholders involved.
Venkatesan K B
Trustee
With 30 years of entrepreneurial experience in the textile industry, he also understands the importance of sports trusts, sports foundations, athlete sponsorship, and sport funding initiatives in developing athletes.
His sporting knowledge and strong network will add valuable strength to the leadership of Kalam Sports Trust.
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equal opportunities to all stakeholders
& sharing their journeys to inspire a billion.
Comprehensive Support For Athletes
- Athlete Identification
- Performance Development
- Olympic Pathways
- Athlete Storytelling
- Injury Comeback Support
- Sports Ecosystem Development
- Athlete Mentorship
- Career Longevity
- Opportunity Creation
Age
Injury
Niche Sport
Fight against Discrimination
Late Bloomers
No Exposure
Lack of money
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Our Initiatives
Projects Creating Opportunities For Professional Athletes
Since the turn of the millennium, approximately 7000 medals have been available across six Olympic Games up to Tokyo 2021. India has competed for only around 17% of these medals, with a maximum theoretical possibility of 390 medals.
Additionally, India has not participated in more than 50% of the sports included in the Olympic program.
Recognizing the need to broaden India’s sports base and encourage niche sports, we initiated “Breaking Barriers.”
Objective:
- Identify athletes from sports/events yet to make their Olympic debut for India
- Support them to qualify
- Strengthen the ecosystem of those specific sports
Once a sport/event qualifies for the Olympics, it moves out of the project. The ultimate aim is for all barriers to be broken, making this project eventually obsolete.
Age has traditionally been seen as a limitation in sport, with peak performance expected in teens and twenties.
However, advancements in sports science and technology have enabled athletes to compete and win well into their 30s, 40s, and beyond.
Objective:
- Support athletes aged 30 and above
- Help them achieve peak performance
- Change societal perception about age in sport
- Create new role models
This initiative aims to reshape the narrative around longevity in competitive sport.
Injuries are often career-ending for athletes. Given the short career span in sport, injuries can create psychological and societal pressure that forces many to drop out permanently.
With advancements in sports science, recovery support systems have improved significantly.
Objective:
- Support athletes recovering from career-threatening injuries
- Provide structured physical and mental support
- Enable successful return to competitive sport
An athlete may be temporarily down but with the right support, they are not out.
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Testimonials
Stories From Those Who Believes In us And In Sports.
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In this world of advanced sports science, age has indeed just become a number . The experience and quality, senior athletes bring in is unmatched and continued support to them will help the nation get closer to greatness.
Sathiyan G
India's first Top-25 paddler in WTT
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Bhavani Devi
First Indian Olympian Fencer
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Be the Reason an Athlete Breaks a Barrier
Your contribution helps expand India’s sporting participation and support overlooked talent.
Understanding Our Mission To Support Athletes
Every project has it’s unique criterias. Refer to the project outreach form for the same. Athletes applying for Kalam Sports Trust initiatives should have competed at minimum district or state level competitions in their respective sport. Athletes from different sports disciplines who align with our initiatives and are looking for athlete sponsorship or sport funding opportunities may apply.
An outreach form needs to be filled by any athlete. Post which a detailed analysis and ghost scouting mechanism will be followed to select athletes.
Kalam Sports Trust supports athletes through sport funding, athlete sponsorship opportunities, mentorship, ecosystem development, and guidance from experienced sport advisors. Kalam Sports Trust runs initiatives such as Breaking Barriers, 30’s is the New 20’s, and Down But Not Out, focusing on athlete sponsorship, sport funding, and athlete recovery support.
Organizations and individuals can partner with Kalam Sports Trust to contribute to athlete sponsorship, sport funding initiatives, and sports ecosystem development in India. You can support Kalam Sports Trust through donations that contribute directly to sport funding, athlete sponsorship programs, and initiatives supporting aspiring athletes.
Kalam Sports Trust works as a sports trust and sports foundation dedicated to supporting athletes through initiatives, partnerships, and fundraising for sports development. Our mission focuses on creating opportunities, enabling athlete sponsorship, and strengthening the sports ecosystem in India.
Kalam Sports Trust is a 12A/80G certified trust. So any donor will recieve an 80G receipt, which can be used for tax exemption.
Building stronger pathways for athletes everywhere.
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