BSSF athletes celebrating with their trophies

Enabling and Transforming Lives Through Sports, Education and Advocacy

The Bangalore Schools Sports Foundation (BSSF) is a pioneering Sports-for-Development organization dedicated to empowering children, youth, and communities through the transformative power of sports, education, leadership, and humanitarian action.

Established in 2009 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, BSSF was founded on a simple yet powerful belief: every child deserves the opportunity to discover their potential, regardless of their social, economic, or personal circumstances.

  • Lives Reached 250,000+
  • Schools Engaged 500+
  • Projects Delivered 50+
Elvis Joseph, Founder of BSSF

Elvis Joseph

Founder Trustee & Executive Director

Founder's Message

Building a Movement Beyond Competition

Over the years, BSSF has evolved into one of India's leading organizations using sport as a catalyst for social change, impacting thousands of children and young people across diverse communities. Through innovative programs, strategic partnerships, and community-driven initiatives, BSSF has created pathways for participation, inclusion, leadership, health, education, and personal development.

Our work extends beyond the playing field. We leverage sport as a platform to address critical social challenges, including education access, gender equity, health awareness, youth leadership, disability inclusion, stigma and discrimination, and community resilience. By creating safe and inclusive environments, we empower young people to build confidence, develop life skills, pursue excellence, and become active contributors to society.

BSSF is internationally recognized for its pioneering initiatives, including Champion In Me, a globally acclaimed program empowering children and youth living with HIV through sport. The program has received recognition from international development and sports communities for its innovative approach to combating stigma and discrimination while promoting health, dignity, and opportunity.

As the driving force behind the Bangalore School Games and India's engagement with the International Children's Games, BSSF provides young athletes with opportunities to compete, learn, and connect locally, nationally, and globally. These platforms promote excellence in sport while fostering friendship, cultural understanding, leadership, and global citizenship.

Today, BSSF continues to build a movement that extends far beyond competition. We are committed to creating sustainable impact through sports development, youth leadership, education, community engagement, and humanitarian initiatives that transform lives and strengthen communities.

Our Vision, Mission, Purpose and Commitment

Our Vision

An inclusive and empowered society where every child and young person can thrive, lead and achieve their fullest potential.

Read more

Our Mission

To enable and transform lives through innovative, sustainable programs in sport, education, leadership and humanitarian action.

Read more

Our Purpose

Sport is a powerful vehicle for social transformation. Stronger Individuals. Stronger Communities. Stronger India.

Read more

Our Commitment

Reaching one million children and youth across India through sports and education. Leaving no one behind.

Read more
counter
250,000+

Lives Reached

counter
500+

Schools Engaged

counter
15+

Countries Connected

counter
50+

Projects Delivered

Join With Us As a Volunteer

Together with our partners, supporters, volunteers, educators, coaches, and communities, we are working towards a bold vision: reaching one million children and youth across India through sports and education.

Join Volunteer

Your Donation Can Change a Child's Life

Every child deserves a chance and an opportunity. Your support brings sport, education and opportunity to children who are too often left behind.

Your Donation:
₹
  • ₹1,000
  • ₹2,500
  • ₹5,000
  • custom
Donate Now
Children running together at a BSSF program
Our Commitment

Leaving No One Behind

We believe that sport is more than a game. It is a powerful force for inclusion, empowerment, learning, health, peace, and nation building. Together with our partners, supporters, volunteers, educators, coaches, and communities, we are working towards a bold vision: Reaching One Million Children and Youth Across India Through Sports and Education.

BSSF partner logo
BSSF partner logo
BSSF partner logo
BSSF partner logo
BSSF partner logo
BSSF partner logo
BSSF partner logo
BSSF partner logo

Common Queries: Your Questions Answered

Team Bangalore at the parade of nations

BSSF is a pioneering Sports-for-Development organization, established in 2009 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India. We empower children, youth, and communities through sports, education, leadership, and humanitarian action.

Our outreach programs serve children and youth aged 8–18, including children living with HIV, children living in slums, vulnerable girl children, youth with disabilities, juveniles, intellectually challenged children, tribal children and refugee children. Our Rising 20's program serves young people aged 19–29, and our school sports events are open to all schools.

The Bangalore School Games, Bangalore Soccer Cup and Freedom Cup are open to all schools: CBSE, ICSE, State, International and Government schools.

Champion In Me is BSSF's globally acclaimed program empowering children and youth living with HIV through sport. It is recognized for combating stigma and discrimination while promoting health, dignity, and opportunity.

Yes. BSSF has led India's engagement with the International Children's Games since 2009, and our athletes have competed at the Great Wall Cup of China, the Melbourne Friendship Cup, international marathons and ITF wheelchair tennis events.