The RCB Cares Sports Development Programme
An inclusive, high-performance sporting ecosystem across Karnataka, built with three partner organisations.
The RCB Cares Sports Development Programme builds inclusive, high-performance sporting ecosystems in Karnataka through three partner organisations. In FY 2025–26, the programme supported 71 athletes across athletics, shooting, and hockey — while reaching 1,200+ individuals from underserved communities.
The year was defined by system-building: sports science integration, performance monitoring, and infrastructure upgrades created a more data-driven athlete development environment. Grassroots screening expanded across 60+ villages, and structured school hockey programmes widened participation.
Together, these efforts advanced both high-performance outcomes and inclusive access — the dual mandate at the core of the programme.
The programme in numbers
From the field
Anish Mangalwalkar — Athletics
The story: Access to elite rehabilitation expertise abroad was out of reach for an athlete recovering from injury.
The GSF impact: RCB Cares supported travel to the UK to work with therapist Gordon Bosworth, one of the best in the world, on a structured recovery programme.
The result: Steady week-on-week strength gains and continued progress in training, with recovery on track.
Beneficiary testimonials
“Coming to the UK has been a great opportunity, and I am very grateful for it. Thank you to RCB for your amazing support.”Anish MangalwalkarAthletics
“Thank you RCB for supporting me throughout my athletic journey in terms of my nutrition and physiotherapy which helps me train and recover faster.”NimikshaAthletics