Three MPL-backed players help Jharkhand U-14 football team secure runner-up spot
Key Points:
• Jharkhand U-14 football team finishes as runners-up in National Championship
• Three players from MPL’s ‘Essential Enablers’ program contribute to success
• Initiative trains over 1500 youth, focusing on girls and marginalized groups
JAMSHEDPUR – Maithon Power Limited (MPL) celebrates the success of Jharkhand’s Under-14 football team, with three program participants contributing to the national runner-up title.
Gauri Singh, Moutushi Mandal, and Sunena Tudu, products of MPL’s ‘Essential Enablers’ Program, showcased exceptional skills in the tournament.
Their performance highlights the effectiveness of MPL’s sports development initiative in rural communities.
Moreover, the program, launched in 2018 as part of MPL’s CSR efforts, aims to nurture athletic talent in underserved areas.
The ‘Essential Enablers’ project provides sports training and infrastructure to over 1500 community youth.
Additionally, it emphasizes empowering girls and marginalized groups through sports.
Since its inception, the initiative has trained more than 1200 athletes.
Furthermore, participants have won 265 medals in various competitions across different levels.
"This project has become a powerful catalyst for positive change in our community," an MPL spokesperson stated.
The program offers meaningful alternatives to youth from affirmative action groups.
Consequently, it has enhanced overall community well-being through sports engagement.
On the other hand, the initiative has improved academic performance and self-esteem among participants.
A local sports expert commented, "Such programs are crucial for tapping into rural India’s vast sporting potential."
Meanwhile, MPL continues to invest in sports infrastructure and training in the region.
This ongoing support has created a dynamic sports ecosystem benefiting numerous young people.
In conclusion, MPL’s ‘Essential Enablers’ program exemplifies how corporate initiatives can significantly impact sports development and youth empowerment.
