Yakshit Yuva Foundation®

Yakshit Yuva Foundation is a humanitarian, non-profit, sports-based voluntary organization founded by Taekwondo Master Shreepada R. Rao, an accomplished sports administrator, coach, and development consultant. Based in Belagavi, Karnataka, the foundation is dedicated to fostering holistic development through the transformative power of sports, with a special focus on the Olympic discipline of Taekwondo. At the heart of the foundation’s mission is Rao’s Yuva Academy, a premier Taekwondo training institute and an initiative of Yakshit Yuva Foundation. Certified with an ISO 9001:2015 quality management system, the academy has trained and nurtured young Taekwondo athletes under the expert guidance of Taekwondo Master Rao, an inductee of two prestigious halls of fame. Since its inception in 2012, the academy has achieved remarkable success, with its athletes winning over 650 medals at district, zonal, divisional, state, and national levels. Yakshit Yuva Foundation operates with a mission to instill the values of Olympism, nurture the spirit of sportsmanship, and promote communities' cultural, social, and economic advancement. With a particular emphasis on youth and children under 18, it leverages structured Taekwondo training to shape responsible citizens, foster discipline and resilience, and inspire a lifelong commitment to societal well-being. Driven by the vision and expertise of Taekwondo Master Rao, the Yakshit Yuva Foundation bridges grassroots sports development with professional excellence, ensuring safe and inclusive practices in sports education. Through its initiatives, the foundation nurtures athletic talent and promotes social upliftment and unity, fostering a sense of social responsibility among its participants.