Bengaluru,
January 22, 2025 : B L Kashyap & Sons Ltd. (BLK) has
reinforced its commitment to sports development as Roots Football Club, supported
by BLK as a CSR partner, was recognised at the first-ever Karnataka State
Football Association (KSFA) Annual Awards 2024–25 for its outstanding
contribution to football development in the state. The recognition reflects the
progress achieved by the club through sustained institutional support focused
on structured youth and women’s football development over the past three years.
Roots
Football Club was conferred with the Best Youth Development Club and Best
Football Academy honours, while Ura Dimri was named Emerging Player of the Year
(Women), marking a significant milestone for the club’s women’s football
programme.
Commenting
on the recognition, Ms. Shruti Kashyap Choudhari, Director, B L Kashyap &
Sons Ltd. said, “Our association with Roots Football Club has been built on the
belief that young players need continuity and structure to progress beyond the
youth level. At BL Kashyap, we believe that the true measure of impact lies in
creating long-term opportunity, and this partnership reflects a shared
commitment to using sport as a platform for social transformation whether it is
enabling young players to continue competitive football beyond the age of 18,
or supporting women to pursue sport as a viable profession. The recognition at
the KSFA Awards is encouraging, but more importantly, it reinforces our belief
that sustained investment in grassroots ecosystems can create impact far beyond
the field.”
The
awards ceremony was hosted by Mr. N. A. Harris, President – KSFA and Vice
President – AIFF, and was attended by leading figures from Indian football,
including Mr. Sunil Chhetri, former Indian national team captain; Mr. Kalyan
Chaubey, President – AIFF; Mr. M. Satyanarayan, Deputy Secretary – AIFF; and
Dr. K. Govindaraj, President – Karnataka Olympic Association, underscoring the
importance of the initiative in strengthening grassroots football across
Karnataka.
In
addition to the wins, Roots FC received nominations across key categories
including Best Club Management, Fair Play Award, and Best Women’s Club.
Individual nominations were also secured by team members, including Coach of
the Year – Men, Youth Player of the Year, and Emerging Player of the Year –
Men, reflecting the depth and consistency of the club’s development model.
Over
the past three years, BLK’s CSR partnership with Roots Football Club has
supported both the women’s team and the senior men’s division, creating
continuity beyond the youth level. In the senior men’s team, over 60% of
players come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and the support has
enabled them to continue competitive football post-18 while pursuing structured
professional pathways.
Beyond
performance outcomes, the partnership has allowed women athletes to pursue
football as a viable profession and earn an income from the sport. This has
contributed to greater acceptance and long-term support for women’s
participation in football within families and communities, with the impact
extending beyond the field.
About
B L Kashyap:
B
L Kashyap & Sons Ltd. (BLK) is one of the leading Engineering, Procurement
and Construction (EPC) Company. The company has a presence in 12 cities across
8 states in India. With Three decades of expertise, BLK has completed over 250
projects and more than 140 million sq. ft. The portfolio spread includes
Railways, IT Campuses, Commercial Spaces, Malls, Hotels, Residential Complexes,
Institutions, Factories and Manufacturing Facilities, Healthcare and
Transportation. BLK has a strong workforce of 1200+ engineers &
professionals.
About
Roots Football Club:
The
Roots Football Club women’s team was formed in the year 2020. The team
qualified for the KWL in the year 2021 from A Division. We pride ourselves with
having players from all walks of life, from different cultural and linguistic
backgrounds. We have players from 7 states across India.
For
further information on the company: www.blkashyap.com