Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Puja Tomar, Neetu Chandra Srivastava and Pratima Singh join the initiative in Delhi NCR to integrate elite training across eight sports without disrupting academics
India, Delhi NCR, 25 February 2026: LegaXy has announced the launch of LegaXy Sports Academy, a school focused initiative aimed at strengthening structured sports education by combining elite athletic training with academic continuity. The programme has been introduced in Delhi NCR with the involvement of Indian sportspersons Harshit Rana, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Puja Tomar, Neetu Chandra Srivastava and Pratima Singh.
Designed to work in collaboration with schools, the academy will offer in school, after school and high performance training programmes. The structure prioritises fundamentals, physical conditioning and mindset development, while ensuring that children remain fully engaged with their academic responsibilities.
Aneesh Gautam, Co Founder and Director of Talent at LegaXy, said, “Over the years, our work across the sports ecosystem has highlighted a strong opportunity to strengthen sports education at the school level. Too often, young athletes navigate their formative years without clear pathways or long term guidance. LegaXy Sports Academy has been created to bring clarity, professional systems, and athlete led mentorship into early stage development, without forcing children to choose between sport and studies. Our focus is on building sustainable talent pipelines, where young athletes receive the right guidance, exposure, and performance support from the very beginning.”
Harshit Rana, Indian Cricketer and Co founder, said, “Good training always starts with strong fundamentals. What attracted me here is the emphasis on pressure free learning. Children train regularly, parents see progress, schools see discipline, and kids enjoy learning. There are no shortcuts, only long term growth.”
Yuzvendra Chahal, Indian Cricketer and Co founder, added, “Cricket has taught me patience, adaptability, and the importance of enjoying the game while constantly improving. What I appreciate about LegaXy Sports Academy is its focus on structured learning without unnecessary pressure on young athletes. When children get the right guidance early, they not only develop skills but also confidence, discipline, and a positive mindset that benefits them far beyond sport.”
Ishant Sharma, Indian International Cricketer and Co founder, said, “Sport has always been more than winning for me. It teaches patience, discipline, and resilience. At LegaXy Sports Academy, children can train in a safe, structured environment, enjoy the process, and grow the right way. That is how strong individuals are built.”
Umesh Yadav, Indian Fast Bowler and Co Founder, said, “The circumstances I grew up in and the path my career took changed my life through cricket. When children get the right guidance at the right age, everything changes. That belief is what brought me to LegaXy Sports Academy. The focus here is on basics, fitness, and mindset. The discipline and confidence children build stay with them long after they stop playing.”
The academy follows a Long Term Athlete Development model across eight sports including cricket, football, basketball, table tennis, badminton, swimming, taekwondo and martial arts. The framework focuses on early talent identification and progressive development pathways, allowing students to pursue sport without compromising academic progress.
Puja Tomar, International Mixed Martial Artist and Co founder, said, “Strength is not aggression. It is confidence and control. Structured training helps children develop discipline, self respect, and self confidence. Schools benefit from organised programmes, parents feel assured about safety, and children carry these values with them for life.”
Pratima Singh, International Basketball Player and Co founder, added, “Team sports build leadership and teamwork from a young age. Children learn how to grow together, communicate better, and support each other. These lessons go far beyond sport. That is real education.”
Neetu Chandra Srivastava, National level Taekwondo Practitioner, Actor and Co founder, said, “Sport shaped my discipline and confidence from a young age. Structured training in schools builds teamwork, self belief, and resilience. At LegaXy Sports Academy, children develop these qualities while enjoying the process, and that balance stays with them for life.”
The launch forms part of LegaXy Impact, the organisation’s commitment to building inclusive initiatives aimed at strengthening India’s grassroots sports ecosystem.
LegaXy operates as a sports entertainment and talent management platform that works with Indian athletes across cricket and other disciplines including Yuzvendra Chahal, Harbhajan Singh, Ishant Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Harshit Rana.
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