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In an era where screens dominate and children’s outdoor adventures are dwindling, “Get Kids to Play” seeks to reignite the joy of unstructured play that once defined childhood. Reflecting on a time when scraped knees and muddy clothes were badges of honor, hosts Vijay and Saumil delve into the pressing challenges modern parents face in balancing academics, technology, and free play. Building upon their acclaimed book, “Get Kids to Play!”, this podcast offers insightful discussions, expert interviews, and practical solutions to help families rediscover the magic of outdoor play. Join us each week as we champion a movement to reconnect children with sport, foster creativity and play, and promote holistic development for a brighter, healthier future.

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    • No School, No Football
      Jan 8 2026

      What if football could break the cycle of poverty?

      Join Vijay and Parminder on the Get Kids to Play podcast as they sit down with Ashok Rathod, founder of Oscar Foundation and CNN IBN Real Hero Award recipient. From starting with just 18 children in Mumbai's low-income communities to impacting 17,000 kids across five states, Ashok shares how his "No School, No Football" campaign transformed lives through the power of sport.

      0:00 - Introduction
      1:18 - Oscar Foundation's 15-year journey
      2:13 - Growing up in Mumbai: What sparked the mission
      5:46 - From 18 kids to 600 overnight
      8:08 - Why "Oscar"? The story behind the name
      10:16 - Why football became the tool for change
      12:52 - The challenge: Convincing people sports can educate
      15:07 - Impact: From 55% dropouts to 91% pass rates
      17:08 - Sustainability through young community leaders
      21:31 - Why play isn't happening in schools
      24:02 - Partnerships for employability skills
      25:17 - Measuring impact: Proving sport works
      28:46 - Closing: Be a friend to children, not just a parent

      About Ashok Rathod
      https://www.oscar-foundation.org/

      About Get-Kids-To-Play
      https://sportzvillage.com/get-kids-to-play/

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      30 min
    • Plaeto - Enabling young Indian Feet to Play
      Dec 4 2025

      What if childhood was about play, not performance?

      Join Vijay and Saumil on the Get Kids to Play podcast as they explore this with Ravi Kallayil , who walked away from his dream job at Nike Innovation to transform children's footwear in India. From measuring 800 Indian feet to partnering with Rahul Dravid, Ravi shares how Plaeto is making play accessible, joyful, and purposeful for every child.


      0:00 - Introduction
      1:03 - Ravi's 18-year journey at Nike
      2:57 - From elite sport to grassroots: What's the difference?
      6:04 - Why competitive sport kills fun
      8:43 - The multiplay revolution: One shoe for everything
      11:10 - Scanning 800 Indian feet: Building shoes for growing kids
      15:06 - How Rahul Dravid came on board
      16:43 - Top solutions to get kids playing
      18:36 - Making PE teachers ambassadors of play
      21:26 - Can we change India's academic-first mindset?
      24:19 - Plaeto's vision: Impact a million lives
      26:08 - The PE teacher who taught swimming in a village well
      28:02 - Closing

      About Ravi Kallayil
      https://plaeto.in/pages/our-story-1

      About Get-Kids-To-Play
      https://sportzvillage.com/get-kids-to-play/

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      29 min
    • CSR - The Gamechanger at the Grassroots
      Nov 13 2025

      Can CSR be the Game Changer for Grassroots Sports in India?

      Join Vijay and Parminder on the Get Kids to Play podcast as they explore this with Nikhil Pant, CSR law pioneer and sports enthusiast. From crafting India's 2% CSR mandate to advocating for sports at the grassroots level, Nikhil shares how corporate funding can transform youth sports across schools and communities.


      00:01 - Introduction and welcome
      02:43 - India's 2013 CSR mandate: A watershed moment
      07:19 - Why sports deserves more CSR funding
      12:20 - How CSR can transform grassroots sports
      16:33 - Sports for Change roundtables: Shaping policy for impact
      19:50 - Where CSR should land: Schools and communities
      23:46 - New CSR policies favor sports transparency and measurement
      27:57 - Sports' unique advantage: Visibility and measurable impact
      33:47 - Cross-training: Using sports to improve academic performance
      35:12 - Teaching math through sports: Real classroom examples
      38:37 - Final thoughts: Everyone should play one sport deeply

      About Nikhil Pant
      https://www.lakshyaa.co.in/about

      About Get-Kids-To-Play
      https://sportzvillage.com/get-kids-to-play/

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      34 min
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