About Us – Simply Sport

About Simply Sport Foundation

Since 2020, Simply Sport Foundation has backed grassroots athletes across India. We help young sports talent shine in their chosen fields and beyond by offering support that covers training, health, mental wellness, and career growth. Our goal is to make sure every athlete has what they need to do their best.

Women in Sport Program

Athlete Support

Badminton excels program

Our Journey

2020

Simply Sport Foundation was established by Kanika Nagori and Ankit Nagori in Bengaluru with the mission to empower grassroots athletes across India, focusing on sports as a powerful tool for national development.

The Foundation began with a vision to support athletes not only in sport but in life, embedding values of inclusion, science, and empowerment.

2021

Formed a strategic partnership with the Sports Authority of India (SAI), enhancing capabilities in research, sports science, technology, and infrastructure development to uplift grassroots sports nationwide.

Initiated direct work with 4 local communities, launching targeted grassroots interventions to nurture emerging talent.

Began conducting workshops focused on female athlete health, including physiology, nutrition, and menstruation, addressing overlooked challenges faced by women in sports. The Foundation also ran pioneering sessions on mental well-being and resilience for female athletes at institutions like the Army Sports Institute.

2022

Expanded their outreach to 13 communities, significantly scaling impact across diverse grassroots environments.

Deepened athlete support by starting individualised care and development programs alongside community work.

Launched the Simply Periods initiative and menstrual health programs, including a six-month cycle tracking project (Simply Berry Bot) supported by tech partner
Contributed to policy research and was part of the drafting committee for India’s first-ever policy on female athlete health in sport, advocating systemic change.

2023

Rolled out the Badminton Excellence Program to combat declining talent, training boys and girls with expert coaches to support promising young talent in badminton.

Launched mental health interventions and female athlete leadership programs, focusing on psychological resilience, stress management, and holistic wellness for athletes and coaches.

Started CSR projects to promote grassroots sports development deeply embedded in community ecosystems, focusing on gender inclusivity and athlete welfare.
Hosted multiple workshops educating over 6,600 female athletes and coaches on menstrual health and mental well-being, significantly advancing awareness and support in Indian sports.

2024

Surpassed a milestone of positively impacting over 1,000 athletes and coaches through various programs nationwide.

Established partnerships with 8 major corporate CSR partners to strengthen resource availability and program scale.

Continued to enhance sports science integration into grassroots sports by offering strength & conditioning, nutrition, and sports psychology expertise via workshops and direct engagement.

Maintains active involvement in child safeguarding and athlete welfare initiatives to build safer, more inclusive sports environments.

Our Program

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Ankit N Founder

Ankit Nagori is the founder of Curefoods, a food tech startup based out of Bangalore. Previously he was the co-founder of cult.fit and chief business officer at Flipkart.

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Kanika N Executive Director

Kanika is an entrepreneur and has a home decor as well as a hotel business. She is passionate about empowering of women and upliftment of youth. In the past she has worked with de-addiction centres to bring young people out of addiction.

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Darshan NK Head- Programs and Partnerships

Darshan comes from a sports management background and has a wide array of experience in the sports industry. He is passionate about development of sports and is an avid football fan.

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Aditi M Head Athlete and Women Initiatives, SSF

Aditi Mutatkar, a five-time national badminton champion across various age groups, represented India internationally and won a silver medal in the mixed team event at the Commonwealth Games. Ranked world No. 27 in 2008, she later pursued a master’s in Public Administration from the University of Texas and a graduate certificate in Public Policy from the Takshashila Institution.

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Shashidhar K Program Manager

Shashidhar has been involved in sports for close to a decade. In his past, he has worked with ISL club Delhi Dynamos as Club Secretary. His grounded passion for sports made him with NGO organizations like “Just For Kicks” in implementing their football programs in government schools. Shashi is an avid footballer and trekker.

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Meghana Assistant Manager- Finance

Meghana Murali, an accounting analyst with over two years of experience, began her finance journey with SSF, building a strong financial system. Aspiring to be a CGMA (UK), she combines her love for numbers with a passion for sports. Outside work, Meghana is a bibliophile, art enthusiast, and dancer.

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Sourabha G Digital Marketing - specialist

Sourabha G has joined SSF as a Digital Marketing Specialist. With expertise in advertising, social media, and digital marketing, she brings a creative and dynamic approach. Holding a master’s in finance, she stays updated on trends and analytics. A volleyball player who has represented her state, Sourabha is also passionate about travel and music.

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Manasi S Research Lead - Simply Period

Manasi Satalkar, a movement and physiology enthusiast, is a dancer, runner, and blog writer with a master’s in sports rehab from Manipal. She has worked with swimmers, track and field athletes, and elite women football players from Odisha. With experience in both individual and team sports, she advocates for an individual-specific approach to advancing Indian women’s sports performance.

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Serah M Sports Psychologist

Serah Menezes holds an MSc in Counselling Psychology and a certification in Sports Psychology. A former national and international tennis player, she is also an internationally certified tennis coach. Serah aims to leverage her expertise to foster holistic development and enhance well-being in sports and personal lives.

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Dhanraj VS Partnerships and Engangement Executive

Dhanraj V. Sawanth, an engineering graduate with over three years in IT, transitioned to sports through volunteer roles, gaining skills in event planning and grassroots development. Recently completing an MBA in Sports Management from TNPESU, he is now dedicated to driving sports development and empowering athletes.

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Renu Yadav Lead - Female Athlete Nutrition

Renu Yadav is a leading specialist in Female Athlete Nutrition, dedicated to optimizing performance, recovery, and overall health for women in sports through science-based nutritional strategies.

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Bharath Naik Finance Executive

Bharath Naik is a Finance Executive with expertise in managing financial operations, budgeting, and strategic planning to drive business growth and efficiency.