Reliance Foundation has been awarded the prestigious “Best Corporate Promoting Sports – High Performance” award at the FICCI India Sports Awards 2025, recognising its exceptional contribution to nurturing elite athletes and strengthening India’s high-performance sports ecosystem.
The honour was received under the visionary leadership of Mrs. Nita M. Ambani, Founder & Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, who has consistently championed grassroots development, athlete welfare, and world-class training pathways across multiple sporting disciplines.
In her acceptance remarks, Mrs. Ambani emphasised the Foundation’s long-term commitment to empowering India’s athletes and enabling them to compete at major global platforms. She highlighted that India’s sporting future depends on sustained investment, scientific training, strong support systems, and the collective belief that every young athlete has the potential to shine on the world stage.
The award reaffirms Reliance Foundation’s leadership in sports development — from producing international medalists to running high-performance programs in athletics, football, badminton, and more. Its initiatives such as the Reliance Foundation Youth Sports (RFYS), Reliance Foundation Athletics Program, and partnerships with national federations have played a pivotal role in transforming India’s sports landscape.
FICCI’s India Sports Awards are regarded as one of the country’s most credible recognitions, celebrating excellence across sports administration, grassroots development, high-performance support, and corporate involvement.
With this honour, Reliance Foundation strengthens its position as a driving force behind India’s sporting rise, reaffirming its mission to inspire, enable, and elevate India’s next generation of champions.
