Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS): On the eve of National Sports Day, Dream Sports Foundation (DSF), the philanthropic arm of Dream Sports, Indias leading sports technology company, on Friday announced the launch of 'Back on Track'.

DSF said the initiative aims to support and provide financial aid to vulnerable athletes, sports professionals, academies and associated stakeholders who are part of the Indian sports ecosystem.

DSF said that through 'Back on Track' it is looking to provide immediate aid by way of sports equipment, diet and nutrition, training and coaching, monthly stipends and hygiene kits amongst others to athletes amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

"In the first phase of the program, DSF has already identified and supported over 300 athletes and coaches across the country. To reach many more and provide easy access, a webpage has been activated on https://www.dsf.org.in/back-on-track-application-form/ wherein at-risk active and retired athletes, sports staff, academies, organizations and all related stakeholders in the Indian sports ecosystem can submit an application for support from any part of the country," it said in a statement.