Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Jindal Foundation Wins CSR Award for Sports Development
The Jindal Foundation, the social arm of Jindal Steel, won a special award for helping kids play sports!
They got the CSR TIMES Gold Award for supporting sports programs, especially in areas where it's needed most.
They work in places like Odisha and Chhattisgarh, helping kids learn sports like wushu, archery, and cricket.
The Foundation provides training, good food, and mentors.
They believe that sports help young people grow and give them a chance to shine.
Many kids from these programs are now competing in big games, making their communities proud.
Jindal Foundation received the CSR TIMES Gold Award for promoting grassroots sports development.
The award ceremony took place at the 12th CSR Summit in New Delhi.
The Foundation supports various sports including wushu, archery, cricket, and hockey.
Initiatives have reached over 40,000 youth in multiple Indian regions.
The Foundation focuses on holistic development, including training, nutrition, and mentorship.
- Who
- The Jindal Foundation, the social arm of Jindal Steel, received the award.
- What
- Jindal Foundation received the CSR TIMES Gold Award for sports promotion.
- When
- The award was presented at the 12th CSR Summit.
- Where
- The award ceremony was held in New Delhi.
- Why
- The award recognized the Foundation's work in developing grassroots sporting talent and transforming the sports ecosystem.
- Award
- CSR TIMES Gold Award
- Award Category
- Sports Promotion
- Recipient
- Jindal Foundation
- Presented by
- H.E. Ms Jacqueline Mukangira
- Key Focus
- Grassroots Sports Development
- Sports Supported
- Wushu, archery, cricket, hockey, and others
- Impact Area
- Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and other regions
- Beneficiaries
- 40,000+ youth