Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation

What Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation does

Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation (GNSPF) is a Pune, India-based non-profit foundation established in 2011 by Olympic bronze medalist Gagan Narang and Pawan Kumar Singh, Secretary General of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI). The foundation's core function is end-to-end talent identification and training for competitive shooting sports in India, operating a pipeline that runs from grassroots screening through to elite-level Olympic preparation. Its flagship asset, the Gun For Glory Shooting Academy franchise, spans 16+ locations across multiple Indian states and serves as the distributed training backbone for the program.

GNSPF runs three principal programs: Project Leap, a national talent-identification and structured coaching initiative that has screened over 25,000 candidates; Para Project Leap, an extension of the methodology to para-shooters including Olympic medalist Rubina Francis; and state-wide talent hunts conducted in partnership with state governments. The foundation does not sell a product or license technology; its operating model is donation- and grant-funded, with revenue derived from CSR contributions, corporate sponsorships (notably Walther as equipment partner), and state-government development grants (Gujarat, Telangana). Athlete support is integrated with partners including Olympic Gold Quest, ISSF, and Sri Ramachandra Medical College for sports medicine.

The foundation's track record includes producing athletes such as Elavenil Valarivan, Dhanush Srikanth, Esha Singh, Rudrankksh Patil, Ramita Jindal, Rubina Francis, and Swaroop Unhalkar, with a cumulative count of 406+ international medals reported. It received the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar in 2019, the Brands Academy Award in 2018, and the TISS Leap Vault CLO Award in 2017. As of 2026 the foundation has expanded internationally for the first time, partnering to train the Indonesian Shooting Team, signaling an intent to export its coaching methodology beyond India.

Name

Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation

Legal name

Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation

Website

https://gnspf.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation is a Pune-based non-profit, founded in 2011 by Olympic medalist Gagan Narang, that runs shooting-sports talent identification and elite coaching in India through 16+ Gun For Glory academies, Project Leap, and Para Project Leap programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Training and Athlete Development Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYHSADAEAE

Youth Athlete Development & Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD)

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Sports Coaching & Athletic Performance

SECONDARYMPAKAKAK

Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Management & Promotion Services

SECONDARYEDALAIAN

Athletics Fundraising, Sponsorships & NIL Support

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Athletics, Recreation & Fitness

Keywords

• Sports training services
• Athlete development programs
• Shooting academy
• Talent identification
• Nonprofit foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: GNSPF is a non-profit foundation that operates primarily through donations from individuals, corporations, and government bodies. The foundation was established using Gagan Narang's Olympic and Commonwealth Games prize money, and continues to accept donations to support talent identification and training programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation (GNSPF) is a nonprofit foundation that identifies, trains, and develops shooting sport athletes in India. It operates the Gun For Glory Shooting Academy with 17+ franchise centers, runs the Project Leap high-performance mentorship program in collaboration with Olympic Gold Quest, conducts state-wide talent hunts with government partners, and supports para-athletes through specialized training camps. All services aim to nurture grassroots talent into Olympic and Paralympic competitors.

Product overview

Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation (GNSPF) operates as a sports promotion foundation focused on developing shooting sports champions in India. The organization functions as a unified platform combining talent identification, training, and competition programs rather than a traditional product company. Its core offerings include the Gun For Glory Shooting Academy for comprehensive athlete training, Project Leap as a high-performance mentorship program, and various talent hunt initiatives across Indian states. The foundation also supports para athletes through specialized programs and organizes the annual Gun For Glory Championship tournament. All offerings are integrated under the GNSPF umbrella to provide end-to-end athlete development from grassroots identification to international competition representation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gun For Glory Shooting Academy A state-of-the-art shooting academy providing comprehensive training programs for amateur and professional shooters, featuring Olympic-level infrastructure, coaching facilities, SCATT training systems, video analyzers, and gun testing facilities across 17+ franchise locations in India.
• Project Leap A flagship multi-phased mentorship program designed for selected shooting athletes in collaboration with Olympic Gold Quest, improving performance in technical, physical, and mental aspects of shooting sports through high-performance foreign coaches and specialized training camps.
• Para Project Leap Specialized training program for para athletes including para rifle athletes, providing holistic training with expert guidance on shooting, physiotherapy, nutrition, and strength conditioning. Includes sponsored equipment such as guns from Walther for para-shooters.
• State-Wide Talent Hunt Program Talent identification and recruitment initiative conducted across India in partnership with state governments (Gujarat, Telangana), reaching over 25,000 potential candidates through District Level School Sports programs to identify young shooting talent.
• Gun For Glory Championship Annual shooting competition organized by GNSPF, with the 2015 edition attracting over 3,200 participants, making it the largest shooting competition in India and serving as a key platform to showcase identified talent.
• House of Glory The Sports Podcast A sports podcast initiative under the GNSPF umbrella featuring conversations about sports excellence and athlete journeys, supporting the foundation's outreach and awareness mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• 406 international medals across Olympic cycles
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Indonesian Shooting TeamsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 February 2026Indonesian national shooting team completed a 3-month high-performance training camp (Feb 15 - May 15, 2026) at GNSPF centers in India, training alongside Indian shooters.
• Walther (German firearms manufacturer)supportingOthers · 1 January 2016Walther signed up with GNSPF in 2016 and sponsored three guns to para-shooters including Rubina Francis. This support helped para-athletes access quality equipment.
• Government of GujaratcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013GNSPF partnered with Gujarat government to implement state-wide talent identification and District Level School Sports program, reaching young athletes across the state.
• Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOGQ is a key strategic partner supporting Project Leap - a multi-phased sponsored program for selected shooting athletes. The partnership provides funding for Olympic training programs and supports para-athletes on OGQ's roster.
• Government of TelanganacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government partnership for conducting talent searches and making shooting sport available to students across Telangana.
• Sri Ramachandra Medical College (SRMC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRMC partnered with GNSPF by offering facilities for Project Leap programs, supporting the foundation's training initiatives.
• International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF)supportingTechnology or IntegrationPawankumar Singh became the first person from South Asia to complete the ISSF Instructor course, adding value to GNSPF's coaching capabilities and athlete development programs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS): High-performance residential sports academy in Karnataka with Olympic-grade infrastructure across multiple disciplines. Comparable as an India-based, infrastructure-heavy academy developing elite athletes with coaching, physio, and sports science support.
• GoSports Foundation: Indian non-profit supporting individual athletes through scholarships, mentoring, and training infrastructure. Operates a similar talent identification and athlete support model across sports, comparable in scale and donor-driven revenue structure.
• Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy: Boutique elite badminton academy run by former All England Champion Pullela Gopichand. Comparable as a celebrity-athlete-led, single-sport high-performance academy in India producing Olympic and World Championship medalists.
• RoundGlass Sports Foundation: Punjab-based foundation funding and developing Indian athletes across multiple sports, including hockey and boxing. Comparable as a donor-funded athlete development NGO with sports science support and elite training infrastructure.
• Mary Kom Foundation: Foundation of Olympic boxer Mary Kom focused on boxing talent identification in India's Northeast. Direct comparable model: Olympic-medalist-founded, grassroots talent hunt, sport-specific academy, donation-funded athlete development.
• Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence (CSE): Multi-sport training academy in Bangalore founded by sporting legends Prakash Padukone and Rahul Dravid. Closely comparable operating model — celebrity-founder-driven, infrastructure-led athlete development, with similar scale and Indian footprint.
• Olympic Gold Quest: Indian non-profit foundation supporting elite Olympic athletes across multiple sports. Direct peer and active GNSPF partner via Project Leap, with an overlapping mission of funding and developing Olympic-medal hopefuls.
• Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy (PPBA): India's leading badminton academy offering structured coaching and sports science support. Comparable as a single-sport, athlete-development-focused academy delivering Olympic-level training to Indian athletes.

Broad incumbents

• Sports Authority of India (SAI): Government body operating national sports training centers and academies across India. Comparable as the institutional counterpart for elite athlete training and Olympic preparation, against which GNSPF competes for athlete pipelines and government partnership.
• Tata Steel Sports Foundation: Corporate foundation with one of India's longest-running sports development programs across multiple disciplines (archery, hockey, football). Comparable as a large-scale, well-funded foundation promoting Indian sporting talent, though broader in scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GNSPFIndia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@gunforglory_official
• Facebookfacebook.com/gunforgloryIN
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gnspf
• Instagraminstagram.com/gnspf

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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