ISSO director Aakanksha Thapak (second from left), DPW PGTI CEO Amandeep Johl (second from right) Tour chief business officer Vikas Singh and ISSO founder Gaurav Dixit (far left) at the MoU signing. Image courtesy DP World PGTI.
By Rahul Banerji
The DP World Professional Golf Tour of India has inked a Memorandum of Understanding with the International School Sports Organisation to promote and develop golf within India’s international school ecosystem.
The governing body for men’s professional golf in India said the partnership would introduce structured golf pathways for students through awareness programmes, grassroots participation, talent spotting and exposure to professional golfing standards.
As part of the collaboration, DP World PGTI will support ISSO schools with technical expertise, certified coaches, professional golfers, workshops on golf fundamentals and etiquette, and structured junior development initiatives.
Speaking on the partnership, ISSO director Aakanksha Thapak, noted, “At ISSO, we are committed to creating meaningful sporting ecosystems for students across international schools in India.
“Golf is a sport that teaches discipline, patience, integrity and focus which are values that go far beyond the course.
Better opportunities
“Through this partnership with DP World PGTI, we aim to make golf more accessible to students and provide them with structured opportunities to learn, compete and grow.”
Founded to create globally aligned sporting opportunities for students, ISSO, which is recognised by the International School Sport Federation and affiliated with the School Games Federation of India, seeks to create opportunities for students at international curriculum schools.
Added DPW PGTI chief executive Amandeep Johl, CEO,“We are delighted to partner with ISSO in strengthening the grassroots golf ecosystem in India.
“Introducing the sport at the school level is essential for long-term growth and talent development.
“Through this collaboration, we hope to inspire more young students to take up golf and benefit from the immense opportunities the sport offers.”
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