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Shekar Naik Foundation, Anand Enclave, # 107, Kembathalli Main Road, Royal County Layout, J P nagar 8th Phase, Bangalore (2026)

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Shekar Naik is the former Captain of Indian National Blind Cricket team and a Padma Shri Awardee who is striving to Shape young Visually Impaired Cricketers by tr

16/04/2024

Join AThlete Unleashed Cricket Camp for Visually Impaired

We are excited to share that AssisTech Foundation (ATF) is teaming up with Shekhar Naik (Padma Shree Awardee and former captain of the Indian Blind Cricket team) to host the AThlete Unleashed Cricket Camp for the Visually Impaired. This 2-day event aims to promote inclusivity in Blind Cricket through the integration of Assistive Technology (AT).

To confirm your attendance, please fill out the Google Form here: https://lnkd.in/g8ch4RNc

Event Schedule:

April 20th (Sat)
Inaugural Ceremony from 9:00 am to 10:00 am

April 21st (Sun)

9:00 to 11:00 am - Corporate Match : LTIMindtree vs Blind Cricketers

3:30 to 4:30 pm - Corporate Match : Surya Software Systems Private Limited vs Blind Cricketers

4:30 to 5:30 pm - Closing Ceremony

Location: IIM Bangalore Campus, Bannerghatta Rd.

RSVP: Please ensure you bring a government-issued ID for entry into the IIM campus premises.

This is a fantastic opportunity to witness Blind Cricket firsthand and see how AT is seamlessly integrated into the game. Your presence and support would mean a lot to us and the participants.

This camp is made possible through a generous contribution by Ms. Rita Goel & Mr. Satish Goel

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Nitika Goel (She/Her) | Prahlad D.N. | Prateek Madhav | Jawahar Bekay | Krishnamoorthy Ananthasivam | Suryaprakash (Sury)-Infosys | Chahat Dubey | Selcia Jasmeen Francis | Ramesh N

06/04/2024

Happy to attend EDIN cricket League. there are more than 55 corporate companies participated in the tournament. At NIE North cricket ground Mysore

12/12/2023

Shekhar Naik, 36 years

“Parents of visually impaired children should not hold them back. They should support their children by utilising the opportunities the government provides”

Growing up in Shivamogga, Karnataka, Shekhar Naik (36) faced exclusion from childhood games due to his blindness. However, he defied these early challenges to become an exceptional cricketer, ultimately earning the national award for his achievements.

Hailing from an agricultural background, Shekhar's blindness was hereditary, with his mother Jamila Bai, her parents, and several other relatives also affected. At the age of eight, a fall prompted a visit to a health center, where the possibility of partial vision recovery was mentioned. Rushed to Bengaluru, Shekhar underwent an operation that granted 40 percent vision to his right eye.

Shekhar's education took place at Sri Sharada Devi Andhara Vikasa Kendra, a center for the blind providing free education and emphasizing sports and cultural activities. While mastering the veena and participating in Yakshagana, a traditional coastal Karnataka theatre form, cricket remained his primary passion. The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), an initiative of Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, identified his talent. Shekhar's cricketing journey unfolded progressively – from the state blind cricket team to the national team, earning accolades such as 'Man of the Match' and 'Man of the Series,' captaining the Indian team, and ultimately receiving the prestigious Padma Shree award.

Shekhar tied the knot with Roopa K.C. while she was employed at Samarthanam, and they are parents to two daughters: Poorvika (12) and Sanvika (7). In 2019, he founded the Shekhar Naik Foundation to support budding blind cricketers. Despite the prospect of complete vision loss due to retinal pigmentation, Shekhar maintains, "Disability is not a weakness. It is one's strength."

The Sheroes

“Never look back. If you look back you will get stuck and you won’t be able to move forward”

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Anand Enclave, # 107, Kembathalli Main Road, Royal County Layout, J P Nagar 8th Phase
Bangalore
560083

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