Archive · 15 Jun 2025
Tendulkar Foundation to Develop 50 Playgrounds in Dantewada
In Dantewada, an area that has faced challenges, playgrounds are being built with the help of Sachin Tendulkar's foundation.
This effort is aimed at getting kids excited about sports, helping them grow and discover their talents.
The project aims to find future sports stars from the region, providing safe places to play.
The goal is to create a sports hub, encouraging youth to participate in sports with twenty playgrounds already completed with different sports facilities.
Sachin Tendulkar Foundation is supporting the development of 50 playgrounds in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh.
The 'Maidan Cup' initiative aims to boost sports culture and identify talent in the Naxal-affected district.
Twenty playgrounds have been completed with community participation, with a target to finish by October.
Playgrounds include facilities for various sports such as running tracks and shot put.
The project seeks to transform Dantewada into a sports hub and nurture athletes.
- Who
- Sachin Tendulkar Foundation, Mann Deshi Foundation, local administration, and the community.
- What
- Development of 50 playgrounds to boost sports culture and identify talent.
- When
- Ongoing, with a target completion by October.
- Where
- Dantewada, Chhattisgarh, India.
- Why
- To boost sports culture, identify talent, and transform Dantewada into a sports hub.
- Initiative Name
- Maidan Cup
- Number of Playgrounds
- 50
- Location
- Dantewada, Chhattisgarh
- Key Organizations
- Sachin Tendulkar Foundation, Mann Deshi Foundation
- Sports Facilities
- Running track, shot put, javelin throw, etc.
- Community Involvement
- Yes
