Hyundai Motor India Foundation launches ‘Sports Lab’
In Haryana, 2 000 students to be trained as budding athletes
- 2000 students from 20 schools across Haryana will be enrolled in the ‘Sports-Lab’ project
- Students can choose advanced training in Cricket, Yoga, Hockey, Wrestling, Handball, Football or Softball
- Budding athletes to receive access to advanced training
- Program ensures gender-diverse grassroots participation by targeting students from 5th to 8th standard
- Employment opportunities in the domain of sports being provided to rural youth
Gurugram, March 04, 2023: Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) has announced the launch of its ‘Sports-Lab’ project that will scout, nurture, and counsel students from lesser privileged families and train them in various sport disciplines thus paving a way for these budding athletes to excel at the national level. Initially, the program will reach out to 2000 students from 20 government schools of Haryana, with this model planned on being emulated for more states in the near future, including the state of Punjab. ‘Sports-Lab’ project will create enhanced awareness about the significance of sports & fitness in day-to-day lives and its consideration as a viable career option.
Commenting on the launch of ‘Sports Lab’, Mr. Puneet Anand, AVP & Group Head – Corporate Affairs, Hyundai Motor India Ltd. said, “Hyundai is committed towards ‘Progress for Humanity’ and through our various CSR initiatives under the global CSR philosophy of ‘CONTINUE’, we have been giving back to society in different ways under the CSR pillar of ‘Hope’. Sports play a vital role in the overall development of children, and we are delighted to launch this initiative to promote sports and fitness among the youth. HMIF envisages the ‘Sports-Lab’ project to be a catalyst for young athletic talent by encouraging them to pursue a stellar career in sports by fostering and developing their abilities. ‘Sports-Lab’ will provide budding athletes the best equipment to augment their athletic skills and use their competencies to pursue a career in sports. We are pleased to be making a difference in the lives of young athletes who, once given the right platform, can go on to achieve great success in the field of sports.”
Hyundai Motor India Foundation is establishing a structure for scouting and training talent from lesser privileged families. The ‘Sports-Lab’ Project provides physical and theoretical sports training to students and their mentors, from classes 5th to 8th. Sports camps and counselling programs for students and their parents will be organized after school hours to provide insight into viable career opportunities that exist within the field of sports. The initiative will also provide employment opportunities to rural youth, Hyundai Motor India Foundation has collaborated with regional sports academies to provide advanced training to students who wish to follow a career in sports.
About HMIF
Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF) was formed in the year 2006 with the purpose of ‘giving back’ to society and to initiate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in the areas of Community Development, Health Care, Educational and Vocational Training, Environment, Road Safety, Art, Science, Technology, etc. The Hyundai Motor India Foundation operates to care for the underprivileged and has undertaken many welfare projects under the aegis of Hyundai Motor India to encourage sustainable development and promote inclusive growth in the country.
Under the global philosophy ‘Progress for Humanity’, Hyundai has been at the forefront in introducing numerous community development projects under the aegis of its global CSR vision ‘CONTINUE’, such as Sparsh Sanjeevani, bringing healthcare at Doorstep in rural hinterlands), Saksham-enabling India’s youth towards employment, #BeTheBetterGuy Road Safety campaign, Art for Hope, Driver Healthcare Program Mission Gurugram/Faridabad & Mission Chennai, H-Social Creator and support to Central and State Govt. during COVID times, setting up of oxygen plants, ventilator production, mask distribution, aiding COVID Warrior children with education by distribution of tablets, renovation of schools, distribution of consumables to underprivileged during the COVID times nationally and around the plant.
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