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11 Jun 2025
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What makes SGADF different from other sports and activity foundations? SGADF isn’t just about winning medals—it’s about creating opportunities. Unlike many organizations, SGADF works at the grassroots level to ensure that even students from the most underserved areas get the chance to discover and develop their talent. Whether a child is from a remote village or an urban slum, SGADF makes sure they are seen, heard, and given a platform. Is SGADF only about sports? Not at all. SGADF is about sports, arts, leadership, and life skills. Students get to participate in activities like yoga, martial arts, drama, dance, scout & guide, and even writing or drawing competitions. It's about recognizing every kind of talent and nurturing well-rounded individuals. What kind of mentorship do children receive at SGADF events? SGADF assigns trained coaches, educators, and volunteers to guide each participant. These mentors don't just prepare children for events—they help shape discipline, confidence, and passion. Many mentors also continue to support students long after the event ends. Can participation in SGADF events help in future opportunities? Yes. While SGADF never claims automatic government benefits, its certificates and experiences are often valued by private institutions, sponsors, and training academies. More importantly, the confidence and exposure children gain become stepping stones to future success in careers, education, and life. What is the bigger dream behind SGADF? To create a nationwide movement where every child—regardless of background—has access to the joy, discipline, and leadership that games and activities bring. SGADF envisions a future where Olympians, artists, and changemakers come not only from cities but from the smallest villages too. What role does SGADF founder Mr. Shivam Thakur play in all this? Mr. Shivam Thakur, the visionary founder of SGADF, started with a dream and a white chalk on bare ground. He’s known for visiting schools personally, listening to students' stories, and building SGADF from scratch. His commitment remains the same today: to stand with every child who dreams big. SGADF is more than an organization. It’s a mission. A family. A force of change. For every child who has talent but lacks opportunity, SGADF is a doorway to possibility.
