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  • Quest Global and TSS Foundation Launch Empowering Futures through Sport and Education Program

    Empowering Futures through Sport and Education

    Bengaluru: Quest Global, a product engineering services company, has partnered with the TSS Foundation to launch a transformative six-year initiative – “Empowering Futures through Sport and Education.”

    The program is designed to support school students from tribal and underserved communities in India by combining quality education with structured football coaching.

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    Long-Term Commitment to Holistic Growth

    Under the partnership, Quest Global will sponsor select students from remote and marginalized regions across India, enabling them to pursue a six-year academic and athletic journey at The Sports School (TSS) in Bengaluru.

    These students will receive top-tier academic instruction and professional football coaching provided by licensed youth coaches from Indian Super League club Bengaluru FC, fostering both mental and physical development.

    The empowering futures through sport and education initiative reflects Quest Global’s broader mission of creating long-term social impact and aligns with its ESG goals of education access and community transformation.

    “Empowering Futures through Sport and Education initiative goes beyond education – it’s about holistic empowerment,” said Cheryl Rodness, Global Head of Brand at Quest Global. “We are investing in young minds and athletes to help shape a stronger, more inclusive future for India.”

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    Empowering Futures through Sport and Education: A Collaborative Force for Change

    UV Sankar, Director of the TSS Foundation, noted, “Our mission is to give every child the chance to dream beyond limitations. With Quest Global and Bengaluru FC as our partners, we are equipping students with both knowledge and life skills.”

    Darren Caldeira, Director of Football at Bengaluru FC, added, “Our collaboration with TSS has already helped many young players rise through the ranks. This new initiative strengthens our commitment to youth development and football in India.”

    By combining the transformative power of sports and education, this initiative exemplifies Quest Global’s vision of engineering a brighter and more equitable future, especially for underserved youth.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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