Games24x7 Foundation joins hands with Cricket Academy of Pathans Lucknow (CAP) to give the city’s youth a big match experience
Lucknow, April 29, 2024:Games24x7 Foundation, the non-profit arm of Games24x7, India’s most scientific and user-centric online skill gaming platform, has partnered with Cricket Academy of Pathans Lucknow (CAP) to provide a unique opportunity to aspiring youth from underserved background to witness a TATA IPL T20 match between the Lucknow and Chennai teams at the iconic Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Fueling the passion of cricket amongst underserved youth, Games24x7 Foundation’s initiative is aimed at offering an experience that not only creates unforgettable moments but also inspires, motivates and reinforces the belief in the realm of possibilities. Notably, My11Circle, Games24x7’s fantasy gaming platform is the Associate Partner of the TATA IPL for the next five years. Throughout the season, the Games24x7 Foundation under its Wheels of Change initiative will engage with NGOs and sports academies across select cities to offer enriching experiences for youth and aspiring athletes from less privileged backgrounds.
Speaking about the initiative, Bhavin Pandya, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Games24x7, reflected, “Games24x7 Foundation is focused on driving meaningful interventions to empower the country’s youth to aspire for a brighter tomorrow by providing them with resources and opportunities they need to succeed. Lucknow, a city steeped in cultural heritage, shares a passion for cricket, and we understand the profound impact of witnessing our cricketing heroes in action. The young cricket enthusiasts who witnessed the match, have faced challenges with determination, and continued on the path of pursuing their passions. This initiative was a small step to support and further encourage them to wholeheartedly pursue their dreams.”
Mr. Saroj Yaduvanshi, Manager, Cricket Academy of Pathans Lucknow (CAP), shared, ‘As an academy dedicated to nurturing talent and promoting the spirit of cricket, we are thrilled to be part of this initiative by Games24x7 Foundation. Experiencing live cricket matches can have a transformative effect on young minds, fueling their passion for the sport and motivating them to strive for the best. We are proud to be a part of such impactful initiatives that empower and inspire the next generation.’
The ‘Wheels of Change’ initiative by Games24x7 Foundation reflects its steadfast commitment to creating a lasting positive impact for future generations. Launched in January, the initial phase of the program focused on providing over 1000 bicycles to reduce the distance barrier for girl students accessing higher education in remote districts of Maharashtra.
Games24x7 Foundation stands strong with its parent organizations’ previous collaborations with Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation (KSCF), Hemkunt Foundation, Christel House and many more non for profit organizations driving impactful initiatives. Notably, Games24x7’s partnership on a child trafficking study with the Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation lending their tech for good, brought forward a tool for KSCF and its partners to analyze data collected from the vulnerable children in real time. These initiatives lay the foundation for meaningful change in countless lives across the nation.;
