Lakshman Rohith Maradapa
BIO
Lakshman is a member of India’s national rowing team and a two-time Asian medalist. He works as a Finance and Sports Policy Officer in his State Government’s Energy Department, while also acting as assistant Coach and coxswain of the first Indian Paralympic Rowing team to medal at the Asian Championships.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Just Play India aims to bring excellence through sports and life skills. It is a small-group mentoring scheme designed to support the most underprivileged adolescents, by inculcating respect for all genders, the ability to dream big, set goals and succeed. The concept combines sports programmes with digital and offline platforms for children to get community support, guidance and encouragement.
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