Athletes Step Up Program
Giving the opportunity to talented and focused young individuals to realize their true potential as a sportsperson and in turn their dreams of excelling in their respective fields.
The BPF Athletes STEP UP program reflects Bajrang’s dream of making India a sporting superpower and his desire to do whatever he can to facilitate the realization of this objective.
Athletes STEP UP program
Mission
Giving the opportunity to talented and focused young individuals to realize their true potential as a sportsperson and in turn their dreams of excelling in their respective fields.
Vision
The BPF Athletes STEP UP program reflects Bajrang’s dream of making India a sporting superpower and his desire to do whatever he can to facilitate the realization of this objective.
Inclusions
✓ The program provides holistic approach for grassroots Indian athletes.
✓ The total tenure of the scholarship is one year.
✓ Indian athletes belonging to the above 12 years of age can apply for the scholarship.
✓ Applications are open to all athletes who have played right from the District level up to International competitions as well.
✓ The Athletes STEP UP program caters to all competitive sports (Individual and team sports).
Scope of Support
Nutrition and Diet
✓ End to end nutrition and supplementation requirements on monthly basis.
✓ Ensure Quality Diet of the athletes.
Healthcare
✓ Medical insurance – Insurance cover up to 5 lakhs.
✓ Quarterly full body check up.
✓ Rehabilitation Physiotherapy & recovery training sessions, in case of injuries.
✓ Mental wellness – dedicated counseling and therapies to increase performance and maintain athlete’s wellbeing.
Training and Competition
✓ Sports kit – 60000 rupees/ per annum.
✓ Travel / Competition Exposure- Airfare/ travel, accommodation, food and transport expenses for tournaments. (National and International events)
Education and counseling
✓ Support athlete’s education and supports their vocational training.
Miscellaneous Expenses
✓ Certain expenses for athletes based on board’s discretion on case to case basis.