Here to witness the Reliance Foundation Youth Sports (RFYS) Meghalaya leg of School Girls football final at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Ambani said, "Reliance Foundation Youth Sports is all about opportunity and endeavour. We strive to give the youth of India a platform through which they can showcase their skills and abilities. (L-R) Sourav Ganguly, Nita Ambani and Abhishek Bachchan at the 2018 ISL opening. "I am heartened to say that over 4 million children from 5000 educational institutes have been impacted by RFYS thus far in last two years, and this season will further widen that impact across the nation reaching 6 million youth.”
Ambani was accompanied by Chief Minister of Meghalaya Conrad Sangma and NorthEast United FC owner and Bollywood actor John Abraham. PV Sindhu (L) and Nita Ambani Reliance Foundation Youth Sports is a step in seeking to build a grassroots sports eco-system with an aim to propel India into a multi-sports nation.
"I strongly believe that education and sports go hand in hand in shaping our youth. RFYS aims to develop a sporting culture in India through the medium of educational institutes. We endeavour to make sports more accessible to the youth of India," said Ambani.
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(L-R) Nita Ambani, Praful Patel and Abhishek Bachachan during BFC vs Chennaiyin FC ISL final played at Sri Kanteerava stadium in Bengaluru. Speaking about the North-East's contribution to sports in India, Ambani said, "North-East occupies a special place in the heart of every Indian sports fan. It is the home to some of the most recognised international athletes India has produced.
"The passion and enthusiasm for sports here in North East is unparalleled, which is why it is a priority region for Reliance Foundation to tap the vast talent pool here. Our endeavour is to give North-East its due as the region has nurtured and cultivated a sporting culture like no other part of India." Ambani seeks to build a grassroots sports eco-system in the country that will not only encourage kids and youngsters to take up sport but will also provide every child a platform to nurture his or her talent.
Ambanis, Bachchans, Jack Ma Catch The World Cup Live In Russia
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The who's who of the world flocked to Russia to catch the action at the World Cup. From the Ambanis (Mukesh, Nita, and Anant) to the Bachchans (Amitabh and Abhishek), B-town and India Inc jet set to the country to cheer for their favourite team.
In Pic: Abhishek Bachchan with Nita Ambani (L), Vita Dani with Jack Ma (R).
The who's who of the world flocked to Russia to catch the action at the World Cup. From the Ambanis (Mukesh, Nita, and Anant) to the Bachchans (Amitabh and Abhishek), B-town and India Inc jet set to ..
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Mukesh Ambani was spotted in the stands with Amitabh Bachchan watching the semi-finals.
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Mukesh Ambani was spotted in the stands with Amitabh Bachchan watching the semi-finals.
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JSW Group’s Jindal family made the World Cup a family outing. Parth Jindal shared a picture with father Sajjan, mother Sangita and wife Anushree on social media.
JSW Group’s Jindal family made the World Cup a family outing. Parth Jindal shared a picture with father Sajjan, mother Sangita and wife Anushree on social media.
Father-son duo, Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan, watched the World Cup semi-final match between France and Belgium at the Saint Petersburg Stadium in Russia.
Junior Bachchan is a well-known football enthusiast and even owns a club in an Indian League.
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Father-son duo, Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan, watched the World Cup semi-final match between France and Belgium at the Saint Petersburg Stadium in Russia.
Junior Bachchan is a well-known football e..
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The Puri family marked its presence in Russia. Daughter Amrita shared a picture with father, HDFC Bank MD Aditya Puri, and mother Anita on social media.
The Puri family marked its presence in Russia. Daughter Amrita shared a picture with father, HDFC Bank MD Aditya Puri, and mother Anita on social media.
Junior Bachchan was spotted taking a selfie with Nita Ambani at the game. Ambani was in Russia for the FIFA World Cup with husband Mukesh and son Anant.
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Junior Bachchan was spotted taking a selfie with Nita Ambani at the game. Ambani was in Russia for the FIFA World Cup with husband Mukesh and son Anant.
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Vita Dani, chairperson, 11Even Sports, struck gold, when she met Alibaba’s Jack Ma during the semifinals between England and Croatia on Wednesday.
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Vita Dani, chairperson, 11Even Sports, struck gold, when she met Alibaba’s Jack Ma during the semifinals between England and Croatia on Wednesday.
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Vita Dani, an avid football fan and the co-owner of football club Chennaiyin FC was accompanied by husband Jalaj Ashwin Dani as they watched France deafeat Belgium in Russia.
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Vita Dani, an avid football fan and the co-owner of football club Chennaiyin FC was accompanied by husband Jalaj Ashwin Dani as they watched France deafeat Belgium in Russia.
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Chennaiyin FC co-owners and football fans Abhishek Bachchan and Vita Dani took out time in the middle of the game between England and Croatia to take a selfie.
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Chennaiyin FC co-owners and football fans Abhishek Bachchan and Vita Dani took out time in the middle of the game between England and Croatia to take a selfie.(Image: Instagram/VitaDani)
'Drishyam' actress Shriya Saran was in husband Andrei Koscheev's homeland for the World Cup. Saran posted pictures from the Belgium vs France match. The actress tied the knot with Koscheev, a national-level tennis player and entrepreneur, in March this year.
'Drishyam' actress Shriya Saran was in husband Andrei Koscheev's homeland for the World Cup. Saran posted pictures from the Belgium vs France match. The actress tied the knot with Koscheev, a nationa..
