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Infosys Foundation, GoSports expand athlete support with ‘Gear for Gold’
BENGALURU: Infosys Foundation and GoSports Foundation have expanded their high-performance sports partnership, upgrading the earlier ‘Girls for Gold’ initiative into the broader and more inclusive ‘Gear for Gold’ programme. The refreshed effort now supports male, female and para-athletes, aiming to build a sharper, science-led talent pipeline through stronger academies and better training systems.
The programme will focus on six disciplines: badminton, table tennis, weightlifting, boxing, athletics and shooting, using an academy-first approach. Support includes infrastructure upgrades, modern conditioning and recovery systems, advanced equipment, scholarships, coaching, competition exposure and guidance on nutrition and injury management. Workshops, certifications and global exposure visits are designed to raise the capabilities of athletes, coaches and staff.
Since 2022, the partnership has assisted five academies: Lakshya Shooting Club, the Mary Kom Regional Boxing Foundation, the Raman TT High Performance Centre, the Sathish Sivalingam Sports Foundation and the Yadav Pro Badminton Academy. Three more: Usha School of Athletics, the Karnam Malleswari Foundation and the Malik Badminton Academy, join the programme this year.
These interventions have delivered 15 international and 58 national medals so far. Standout performers include shooter Ojasvi Thakur, shooter Isha Taksale, table-tennis prospect Ahona Ray, badminton player Hithaishree L Rajaiah and track athlete Anjali PV.
Sumit Virmani, trustee at Infosys Foundation, said the expansion reinforces its commitment to “holistic and inclusive” athlete development. Nandan Kamath, founder and managing trustee at GoSports Foundation, said the new phase will help identify and nurture promising athletes across India through “environments powered by sports sciences.”
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Hyundai launches updated Ioniq 5 with 84 kWh battery, 690 km range
Priced at Rs 55.7 lakh, adds design, tech and safety upgrades.
MUMBAI: Charge it up, stretch it out, Hyundai’s latest electric upgrade is going the distance, quite literally. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has introduced an updated version of its Ioniq 5, packing in a larger 84.0 kWh battery that delivers a claimed range of up to 690 km (ARAI-certified), marking a significant leap in everyday usability for its flagship electric SUV.
Built on Hyundai’s Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), the refreshed IONIQ 5 aims to balance performance with practicality, reducing range anxiety while making long-distance electric travel more viable. The upgrade builds on a model that has already secured global recognition, including the World Car of the Year title.
The changes aren’t just under the skin. On the outside, the SUV gets a sharper, more futuristic look with redesigned front and rear bumpers, new skid plates, sporty alloy wheels, a revised rear spoiler and updated V-garnish lighting, all while retaining its signature Parametric Pixel design.
Inside, Hyundai has focused on making the experience more intuitive. The cabin now features a redesigned three-spoke steering wheel with illuminated pixel elements, dual 12.3-inch displays, and a reworked wireless charging pad integrated with physical controls for seat functions small tweaks that aim to improve day-to-day usability.
On the tech front, the IONIQ 5 gets Hyundai’s Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC), Controller Over-the-Air (C-OTA) updates, and now supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. New additions such as Active Sound Design and in-car payment integration for EV charging reflect a push towards a more seamless, connected ownership experience. Remote immobilisation via Bluelink has also been introduced as an added security layer.
Safety sees incremental upgrades too, with features like Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (Rear) and side parking distance warnings enhancing manoeuvrability in tight urban spaces.
The updated IONIQ 5 is available in four colour options Gravity Gold Matte, Midnight Black Pearl, Titan Grey and Optic White with an Obsidian Black interior theme.
Priced at Rs 55.7 lakh (ex-showroom), the new IONIQ 5 positions itself as a more rounded offering, less about futuristic promise, and more about making electric mobility fit seamlessly into everyday life.
