Talent knows no privilege. Opportunity should be no exception.
Elite sport demands more than passion — it requires access. For countless gifted athletes across India, financial and social barriers stand between potential and possibility. KARDO Foundation Trust bridges that gap — providing underprivileged athletes with the resources, exposure, and support they need to pursue their dreams and represent the nation with pride.
About KARDO
Because every athlete deserves a fair shot.
KARDO Foundation Trust is a not-for-profit initiative dedicated to supporting elite athletes from underprivileged backgrounds. Founded on the belief that talent is
universal, but opportunity is not, we help promising sportspersons access professional coaching, training, equipment, and international exposure — irrespective of their economic, social, or geographical limitations.
From sponsoring travel, accommodation, and training to securing mentorships and brand sponsorships, KARDO Foundation ensures that no athlete’s dream is cut short due to a lack of means.
What Drives Us
Levelling the playing field for Indian sport.
For every athlete who reaches the podium, there are hundreds with equal dedication who never get the chance to compete. The difference isn’t effort — it’s access.
KARDO Foundation exists to bridge this gap — to enable access, equity, and empowerment in sport.
Our Focus Areas:
- Access to Coaching – Connecting athletes with world-class trainers and academies.
- Training & Fitness Support – Covering strength, conditioning, and nutrition programs.
- Equipment & Kit Sponsorships – Rackets, shoes, apparel, and training essentials.
- Travel & Tournament Support – Covering expenses for national and international events.
- Career Guidance & Mentorship – Helping athletes navigate sponsorships and brand tie-ups.
Athletes in Focus
Daniel S Farid
Discipline: Badminton (Men’s Singles)
Highlights
- Former India #1 in Men’s Singles
- BWF World Ranking Top 200
- Represented India at multiple international tournaments
- Podium finishes in multiple All-India Ranking Tournaments
KARDO Support
- Full kit sponsorship
- Coaching partnerships
- Training and fitness support
- Tournament travel
- Brand sponsorship assists
Siddharth Thakur
Discipline: Badminton (Men’s Singles)
Highlights
- Highest Ranking of India #2 in Men’s Singles
- BWF Top Ranking of #119 in Men’s Singles
- Runner-up at the Ghana International Series
- Bronze Medallist at the Lagos International
- Represented India at multiple International tournaments
- Podium finishes in multiple All-India Ranking Tournaments
KARDO Support
- International tournament travel
- Coaching partnerships
Tilak B Shetty
Discipline: Junior Badminton
Highlights
- Promising young athlete representing Karnataka state
- Mixed Doubles Bronze at U-19 Karnataka Ranking
Championships
- Singles Winner at Royal Badminton Challenge Cup
- Doubles Runner Up at Namma Badminton State Open Tournament
KARDO Support
- Badminton kit
- Coaching partnership
Janani Ananthakumar
- Highest Ranking of India #4 in Women’s Singles
- Highest Ranking of India #1 in U-17 Doubles
- Highest Ranking of India #2 in U-17 Singles
- BWF Top Ranking of #110 in Mixed Doubles
- Doubles Winner at Oman Super Series
- Singles Runner-up at Oman Super Series
- Singles Bronze at Victor Malta International
- Singles Bronze at Cameroon International
- Quarter Finalist at Yonex Italian Open
- Quarter Finalist at Yonex Czech Open
- Quarter Finalist at Bahrain International Challenge
- Quarter Finalist at St Denis Reunion Open
- Quarter Finalist at Yonex-Sunrise Bangladesh International Challenge
- Consistent National and International performer
- Represented India at multiple International tournaments
- Podium finishes in multiple All-India Ranking Tournaments
- Full International tournament sponsorship (air travel, food, accommodation, transport, entry fee, etc.)
- Coaching partnership
- Full kit and apparel sponsorship
- Training and fitness support
Nallepogu Sunny
Discipline: Junior Badminton
Highlights
- Upcoming junior badminton player in Karnataka
- Multiple knockout performances at state ranking championships
KARDO Support
- Full training sponsorship
- Badminton kit
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Support Us / Donate
Your contribution can change an athlete’s life.
Each contribution of yours helps an athlete get one step closer to their dream — whether it’s a new pair of shoes or rackets, a flight ticket to an international tournament, months of elite training with a national coach or nutrition and fitness support.
Ways to Contribute:
- Sponsor an athlete
- Fund a tournament trip
- Support training programs
- Donate equipment or kits
Payment Gateway Buttons:
- Donate via UPI / Netbanking / Debit Card / Credit Card / Wallets
Contributors/Partners
We are grateful to our patrons, partners, and individual contributors who believe in our mission and stand by our athletes every step of the way.
Training Partners:
- I-SPORTS Badminton Academy
- Selenite Sports Academy
- Anup Sridhar Badminton Academy
- Mohit Kamath High Performance Academy
- Daniel Farid Academy
- Nagarbhavi Sports Arena
Corporate & CSR Partners:
- Sporting Mile
- Sandeep Seva Nilayam
- Ness Technologies
- Match Day
- Local corporate donors
Other Contributors:
- Priya Prakash
- Joseph Franklin
- Lohith
- Kishore Kumar
- Savita Nehra
- Sudha Rani
- Leo
- Sanal Kumar
- Ramesh
- Shubham Gupta
- Aqeel Ahmed
Board Members
Vinod Kumar Babu
Chairman
Anvesh Kumar Thotta
Secretary
Karthik Kasirajan
Treasurer
Athul Ghosh
Trustee
Collectively, they bring decades of experience in sports management, operations, finance, and philanthropy.
Vision and Mission
Vision
Impact a social change by eliminating economic and social barriers for talented athletes.
Mission
To help fulfil the sporting potential of talented athletes from underprivileged economic, physical, social, cultural or geographical backgrounds by providing support and guidance.
Contact Us
KARDO Foundation Trust
9, Sai Enclave, KSR Main Road, Banjara Layout, Horamavu, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560043, IN
Email: info@kardo.org.in
Phone: +91 9900 404 837