As Mumbai take on Delhi in a crucial encounter on Saturday, the home team will be cheered on by more than 21,000 Children’s at the Iconic Wankhede stadium. The day is also being called the ESA day : Education and Sports for all.
It will bring together more than 21,000 children from various NGOs across Mumbai on Saturday afternoon to watch the Mumbai Indians take on the Delhi Daredevils. The future of India will cheer for their favourite stars and go home with hundreds of stories to narrate.
ESA provides holistic development and equal opportunities to children in education and sports. ESA supports the education of underprivileged children by partnering with NGOs. It works at the grassroots and helps improve the quality of the sporting ecosystem through better facilities, training, infrastructure and equipment. Cumulatively, the programme has reached out to over 13 million children.
Exited by the occasion, Mumbai Indians Star allrounder Hardik Pandya tweeted, “Playing in front of 21,000 children is an amazing feeling. Nothing can match the joy of seeing them smile! #ESAMatchday @mipaltan”
