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The Vanceplay Story

At Vanceplay, our purpose is to provide a dependable platform for young athletes who will be the future faces of Indian sports.

Every athlete’s journey begins at the grassroots – in schools, local academies, and community grounds. But too often it ends there. Parents lack direction, schools lack support, and coaches lack the platform to connect talent with long–term growth. Vanceplay was created to change all that.

We exist to give structure, encouragement, and clarity in the early stages of an athlete’s life. Our platform helps parents understand the path ahead, enables schools and academies to collaborate effectively, and empowers coaches to nurture talent and gain recognition.

We want to build a culture where success is not left to chance, but guided by a clear system of mentorship, training, and shared responsibilities between students, parents, schools, coaches and academies.

Our purpose is simple yet powerful – to help every young athlete discover their potential, to give parents a direction, to help institutions work together – and to turn grassroots dreams into lasting sporting excellence.

Vanceplay – shaping grit and building futures.

The People Behind Vanceplay

Vanceplay is powered by individuals who have lived the journey of sports – as athletes, mentors, entrepreneurs, and leaders. Each one brings a distinct strength, united by a shared vision to build what they themselves once needed – a structured, dependable ecosystem for Indian sports.

K. Stephen Paul

An accomplished inline and ice speed skater, Stephen Paul is also an upcoming pastor whose life’s work combines discipline, mentorship, and faith-driven leadership. His dual experience in sports and community guidance adds a unique depth to Vanceplay’s athlete development approach.

Kirat Singh Gandhi

A real estate entrepreneur and decorated skater, Kirat brings business acumen, foresight, and a passion for developing sustainable sports infrastructure. His vision of merging real-world enterprise with grassroots sports development forms a key pillar of Vanceplay’s strategy.

Shraddha Reddy Karwasra

An International Inline Speed Skater and Asian Championship medallist, Shraddha is one of erstwhile A.P.’s most decorated female athletes in the sport. Her achievements and commitment to developing women’s participation in sports brings inspiration, balance, and representation to the Vanceplay vision.

Subodh Patil

A Shiv Chhatrapati Awardee and one of Maharashtra’s most respected speed skating coaches, Subodh has represented excellence both on and off the rink. His commitment to nurturing athletes and promoting structured training culture drives Vanceplay’s developmental framework.

Abdul Sarfaraz Khan

A former National-level speed skater and roller hockey player, Sarfaraz brings hands-on experience from both competitive sport and education. Having worked extensively in schools as a multi-sport physical educator, and being among the few qualified RSFI Technical Referees, he bridges the gap between athlete development and institutional implementation – making him integral to Vanceplay’s on-ground operations and technical direction.

Abbas Iqbal Lasania

International skater, coach, and one of India’s most recognized names in the skating community, Abbas has spent years building pathways for athletes across the country. His leadership ensures Vanceplay stays rooted in real experience and athlete–first execution.

Together, this team represents the perfect blend of sporting excellence, operational experience, and grassroots understanding – building a movement for India’s next generation of athletes.

Vision Statement

To build India’s most trusted platform for grassroots sports development – one that nurtures grit, guides growth, and unites athletes, parents, schools, coaches, and academies in shaping the future of Indian sports.

We envision a nation where every child with a dream to play has the direction, opportunity, and support to excel – on and off the field.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to transform the grassroots sports ecosystem by:

  • Creating structure and opportunity for young athletes through guided training and mentorship.
  • Helping parents, schools, and academies collaborate seamlessly to support athlete growth.
  • Providing recognition and empowerment to coaches and institutions that nurture talent.
  • Building a transparent and scalable system that connects effort, performance, and progress.
  • Vanceplay exists to make the athlete’s journey clear, supported, and sustainable – turning raw potential into real performance.