MSSA president Rev. Fr. Jude Rodrigues said, “The opportunity to be associated with a global sports major like Nike that brings innovation and inspiration is very exciting. MSSA is a vast pool of talent, waiting to be tapped. This will improve the opportunities and prospects for kids with the potential to become great athletes of tomorrow”.

Nike India marketing director Sanjay Gangopadhyay says, “Innovation is our lifeblood at Nike. There is one idea that underlies the whole partnership: helping kids reach their potential. It is our endeavour to bring our experience and innovation into this grassroots initiative that will give promising young athletes the desired exposure and requisite support to pursue their sporting dreams”.

Nike sees this as an opportunity to inspire and fuel the passion for sport in these kids by giving them the chance to meet and greet with top Nike athletes. Nike will provide requisite sports equipment for the tournament and prizes for the winners. Nike will also conduct sports clinics for the participants, where a trained representative from Nike will educate them on the right usage of sports gear.