Prayoga Institute of Education Research, an established DSIR institution in Bengaluru, and The Sports School, India’s pioneering integrated sports institution that integrates academics with professional sports training, have collaborated to unveil Krīḍā, an innovative programme blending the energy of sports with the academic depth of mathematics and science.

Designed for students in grades 5–10, based on the NCERT syllabus, Krīḍā connects core scientific and mathematics concepts with practical applications in sports and games, which seeks to make learning engaging, and fun through hands-on activities.

From measuring speed during races, to analysing trajectories in football, Krīḍā bridges the gap between textbook theories and real-world applications. This innovative method improves critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities while fostering a better understanding of complex academic subjects.

“As a coach and an athlete, I strongly believe that every child is talented and it’s our responsibility to uncover where their potential lies and nurture it. As a student who focused majorly on sports and often struggled with subjects like science and math, I deeply value how programs like Krīḍā integrate sports and education. My journey has taught me that what matters most is not the method of learning rather it is the attainment of goals. Our education system needs to recognise participation and effort as achievements and move beyond the traditional definition of success. The message of integrating education and sports in such meaningful ways must reach everyone, even beyond this room,” expressed Pullela Gopichand, a Padma Bhushan awardee and the chief national coach of the Indian Badminton Team.

“The Sports School has partnered with Prayoga Institute of Education Research, to build a unique curriculum within NCERT guidelines to take Science and Mathematics teaching to the playground. This will be on an open-source platform to help millions of kids to overcome the learning difficulties of these subjects,” said T.R Srinivas, co-founder, The Sports School.

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