Baseline Ventures sets up CSR arm to support young athletes

The CSR arm will collaborate with training centres and academies in order to facilitate physical and theoretical training in sports to sports talents.

By  Storyboard18| May 5, 2023 1:03 PM
As a part of this initiative, Baseline Foundation will be supporting Riya Sachdeva, the tennis prodigy in her advanced tennis training.

Baseline Ventures India has launched its CSR arm, Baseline Foundation, as a part of its commitment to “giving back to society through CSR initiatives in sports.”

By establishing an organised grass-root level program, Baseline Foundation will be collaborating with training centres and academies to facilitate physical and theoretical training in sports to sports talents.

As a part of this initiative, Baseline Foundation will be supporting Riya Sachdeva, the tennis prodigy in her advanced tennis training. Sachdeva is the winner of U16 Asian grade 1 Tennis tournament 2023, and is currently ranked no 1. in Asia.

Vipin Nair, co-founder and joint managing director, Baseline Ventures said, “Through Baseline Foundation, we are gratified to be making a difference in the lives of young athletes who once given the right platform and support, can go on to achieve great success in the field of sports.”

First Published onMay 5, 2023 12:45 PM

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