ISSO signs MoU with DP World PGTI to promote Golf in International Schools
New Delhi, May 13
The International School Sports Organisation signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India, the governing body for men's professional golf in India, in New Delhi to promote and develop golf within India's international school ecosystem.
The partnership aims to introduce structured golf pathways for students through awareness programs, grassroots participation, talent identification and exposure to professional golfing standards, according to a press release.
As part of the collaboration, DP World PGTI will support ISSO schools with technical expertise, certified coaches, professional golfers, workshops on golf fundamentals and etiquette, and structured junior golf development initiatives.
Speaking on the partnership, Aakanksha Thapak, Director of the International School Sports Organisation (ISSO), said, "At ISSO, we are committed to creating meaningful sporting ecosystems for students across international schools in India. Golf is a sport that teaches discipline, patience, integrity and focus, which are values that go far beyond the course. Through this partnership with DP World PGTI, we aim to make Golf more accessible to young students and provide them with structured opportunities to learn, compete and grow."
Echoing the sentiment, Gaurav Dixit, Co-Director of the International School Sports Organisation (ISSO), said, "At ISSO, we are constantly looking to introduce students to sports that help shape character and broaden opportunities beyond traditional pathways. Partnering with PGTI allows us to bring Golf closer to young athletes in a structured and engaging manner. Our aim is to provide our students with quality exposure and opportunities from an early stage."
Founded with the vision of creating structured and globally aligned sporting opportunities for students, ISSO, recognised by the International School Sport Federation (ISF) and affiliated with the School Games Federation of India (SGFI), continues to strengthen its vision of creating globally aligned sporting pathways for student-athletes across international curriculum schools.
Amandeep Johl, CEO, DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), said, "We are delighted to partner with ISSO in strengthening the grassroots golf ecosystem in India. Introducing the sport at the school level is essential for long-term growth and talent development. Through this collaboration, we hope to inspire more young students to take up golf and benefit from the immense opportunities the sport offers."
The MoU reflects a shared commitment by ISSO and DP World PGTI to build long-term sporting culture, encourage wider participation in golf, and provide meaningful development opportunities for young athletes across the country.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great initiative but honestly, golf still feels like an elitist sport in India. Hope they focus on affordability and accessibility, not just kids from posh schools. The values of discipline and integrity mentioned are universal.
We need more sports like golf that teach patience and focus in this age of instant gratification. Well done ISSO and DP World PGTI! 👏 Let's see some Indian kids on the international circuit soon.
As a parent of an international school student, I appreciate this. My daughter is interested, but golf equipment is expensive. Hope the partnership includes subsidized gear or rental options for students.
Good to see sports development at the grassroots level in India. Golf is a sport of integrity and patience, values that will benefit students in all aspects of life. Wishing this partnership great success!
Nice move. But let's not ignore sports like football, basketball, and athletics which need more support in schools too. This MOU is good for golf, but I hope it doesn't take away attention from other sports.
Love this! Golf is such a great sport for building character. Any chance they'll include some scholarship programs for talented kids from less privileged backgrounds? That would really make it inclusive.
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