CHANCE2SPORTS FOUNDATION, has launched a five-year mission to raise Rs 25 crore for the their initiative, the “NextGen Super 30” project.
The programme aims to identify and support 300 talented young athletes from across India, irrespective of financial background. “It is very important to support talent at the grassroots level, and that is what we want to do,” the release states.
Chance2Sports, a non-profit initiative run by SportsSkill under the SS Foundation (Section 8), hosted a fundraiser lunch at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) recently, as a step toward shaping the future of Indian sport. The gathering united changemakers, athletes, and patrons under a shared belief: ‘a child’s bank account shouldn’t determine how good they are’, a media release said.
Over the next five years, the foundation will use the funds to conduct talent identification camps, powered by advanced technology and comprehensive data analysis gathered over 6–9 months. Selected athletes will receive world-class coaching, facilities, and a full support ecosystem covering equipment, nutrition, sports science, and mental conditioning. The ultimate goal is to produce India’s first World Junior Squash gold medallist from a community-based programme, the release adds.
At the event, CCI Executive Committee member Naval Pandole and Australian squash legend Geoff Davenport voiced strong support for the initiative.
Pandole said, “What Chance2Sports is doing fits perfectly with our values — finding raw talent and giving it the chance it truly deserves. These kids don’t need handouts; they need opportunities. That’s exactly what this program provides, and I am proud to support it. I’ve personally witnessed the results and the strong, result-oriented focus of this initiative — that’s what truly sets it apart from other programs.”
Davenport shared, “I’ve seen champions come from all over the world, but they thrive only when given structured chances. Chance2Sports is different not only because of the results, but also because of their unique, systematic approach. They’re not just making one-off success stories; they’re making a way to get more talented people. This is how to build lasting excellence in sports.”
Chance2Sports Foundation co-founder Abhinav Sinha remarked, “We’re not waiting for talent to knock on our door; we’re going out and finding it. India’s response yesterday shows that they are ready to put money into a sports future where a child’s potential is more important than their zip code. With this help, we’ll test almost 3,000 kids over five years and give 300 of them top-notch training. That’s 300 dreams we’re making real.”
Chance2Sports Foundation co-founder Chetan Desai added, “The current training system trains anyone who can pay for it. We’re turning that model upside down. Saturday showed us that people who love sports in India will support merit over money. It’s not just about making champions; it’s also about showing that our next set of champions could be anywhere, and we need to go find them.”
The foundation’s achievements in the past three years include:
* National Rank 1 in Girls Under-15 and Under-17
* National Rank 2 in Girls Under-19.
* 2 players have represented India at the Asian Juniors in 2025.
* 1 player has represented India at World Junior 2025.
* 2 players have won medals at the National Games.
* Several top-10 national rankings in junior categories (U-9, U-11).
