OSCAR Foundation Unveils Its First-Ever Community Football Pitch in Madanpura

Mumbai, : OSCAR Foundation is set to launch its first-ever community football pitch at the Mohammed Umar Rajjab Mumbai Public School in Madanpura, marking a major milestone in its mission to empower youth through football and education. This initiative is part of the ‘Healthy Goals Programme,’ with Mumbai City FC supporting as technical partners.
Since 2023, OSCAR Foundation has been working to raise funds for developing and refurbishing community football spaces while running youth-led football and leadership programmes. With the support of Mumbai City FC, the first pitch under the Healthy Goals Programme is now a reality, offering children and youth in one of Mumbai’s largest communities, access to structured football training and essential life skills.
Through the Healthy Goals Programme, the Mohammed Umar Rajjab School will become the first in Madanpura to offer structured football and life skills sessions, along with leadership training for children and youth from the community. This initiative marks a significant step in empowering the youth of the area with quality sports infrastructure and essential life skills.
The Healthy Goals programme will continue to raise funds and utilize football as a tool to improve the health of young Mumbaikars. By providing access to quality sports infrastructure, the programme aims to make a lasting impact on communities and create a healthier, more active generation.
Kandarp Chandra, CEO of Mumbai City FC, commented:
“We are excited about this partnership with OSCAR Foundation on the opening of their first ground under the Healthy Goals Programme. This partnership is a testament to our commitment to using football as a force for good, ensuring that young people have access to safe spaces to play and grow. Our aim is to reach and support healthier communities through the influence of football, benefiting both the children and the school at large. We look forward to continuing our efforts with OSCAR Foundation in building more pitches and expanding our reach to more communities in need.”

Ashok Rathod, CEO and Founder, OSCAR Foundation:

“It brings me great joy to see this beautiful ground open for the children of Madanpura. Developed under the Healthy Goals programme in partnership with Mumbai City FC, this world-class facility will provide young players with a high-quality space to hone their skills, instil positive values, and encourage a spirit of harmony. We are confident that this turf will not only nurture budding talent but also serve as a launchpad for the superstars of tomorrow.”

About Mumbai City FC
Mumbai City FC, formed in August 2014, is a club competing in the Indian Super League (ISL) – the top-tier of Indian football. The club also participates in Super Cup (since 2017) and the Durand Cup (since 2022). The Islanders, as the club is fondly known, is the only club in India to have won the unique ‘double’, that is, winning the ISL League and the ISL Cup in the 2020/21 season. The club has also won the ISL League Shield in 2022/23 and the ISL Cup in 2023/24, winning an enviable four trophies for the club.
In Asia, Mumbai City FC competed in the AFC Champions League in 2022 and in the 2023/24 seasons becoming the first Indian club to register wins in the continent’s premier club competition.
In November 2019, Mumbai City FC became part of the City Football Group (CFG) when the group acquired a majority stake in the club joining Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor and businessman Bimal Parekh, as co-owners. The club joined the likes of Manchester City FC, New York City FC, Melbourne City FC and others in the CFG family.
Mumbai City FC plays its home games at the Mumbai Football Arena located in Andheri, Mumbai. The club’s crest houses key elements that represent the city of Mumbai and is a reflection of the city’s dynamism and relentless attitude while also reflecting the modern values that define the city and the club.

About OSCAR Foundation
OSCAR Foundation uses the power of football to deliver life skills education to children from underserved communities across India. Since 2010, OSCAR has impacted the lives of 25,000 children across India. Our in-house age appropriate curriculum delivered by licensed coaches imparts socio-emotional learning, value education and physical activity.