Bhavani Thekkada standing on her skis in an India training top below a large ski jump tower.
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Partnership

The four seasons between here and the 2030 Games.

Where your support goes

Supporting an international cross-country skiing programme means investing in the details that make high-level competition possible.

Skiers training on a floodlit trail after dark, headlamps and lit snow against a black sky.

Training blocks on snow

The European racing season begins in November, while many competitors have already been training on snow for weeks. Early-season training blocks are essential to arrive prepared, competitive and race-ready.

A lone skier crossing an open snowfield high above a lake and a line of volcanic peaks in southern Chile.

Competition travel

World Championships, international and national racing can mean moving between countries within days. Flights, transfers, accommodation and everything between the start lists are part of the journey.

Your support helps make international racing possible.

Bhavani Thekkada mid-stride on skis with both poles planted, a treeline and open sky behind her.

Coaching and ski preparation

At the highest level, performance extends beyond the athlete. Coaching, race preparation and professional ski preparation (including grinding, waxing and adapting skis to changing snow conditions) can make a crucial difference on race day.

Bhavani Thekkada standing with her skis and several medals around her neck in front of a Khelo India Winter Games backdrop.

Race skis and equipment

Cross-country skiing requires specialised equipment for different snow conditions, techniques and race formats. Your support helps provide race skis, poles, boots, race suits and the equipment needed to compete at the highest level.

Current support

Reliance Foundation

Reliance Foundation

Performance partner

Supporting her international skiing journey through athlete funding and access to professional performance support, including sports psychology, nutrition, and strength and conditioning.

Government of Karnataka

Government of Karnataka

State support

Supporting her Olympic pathway through the Target Olympic Medal Scheme, helping towards training, coaching, nutrition, equipment and competition.

Snow Farm, New Zealand

Snow Farm, New Zealand

Training partner

Supporting her training and competition in New Zealand through access to its cross-country skiing community, training environment and race opportunities.

Building the next stage

The support she has received has taken her to the international stage. The next step is to build the programme needed to compete at the highest level and to go after her goal of the 2030 Winter Olympics.

She is looking for partners to join her for the next stage of the journey.

Open to

  1. Bhavani Thekkada in the blue India race suit on the stadium loop in front of a full grandstand, advertising boards and national flags along the barrier behind her.Sponsorships
  2. Bhavani Thekkada holding the Indian flag open above her shoulders in her race bib at the Asian Winter Games.Brand partnerships
  3. Bhavani Thekkada low in a tuck on skis, carrying speed across an open slope against a clear sky.Campaigns
  4. Bhavani Thekkada mid-stride on skis with both poles planted, a treeline and open sky behind her.Product collaborations
  5. A full squad of skiers gathered with their skis upright among snow-covered pines.Journey partnerships

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