A New Generation of Champions Begins Here
Sathish Sivalingam Sports Foundation (SSSF) is a grassroots movement founded by Commonwealth Gold Medalist Sathish Sivalingam, with one bold mission: To give every young athlete from rural India the opportunity to dream—and train—for the Olympics.
About Our Foundation
From our base in Sathuvachari, Vellore, we currently train committed athletes, several of whom have already earned national-level medals. Now, we're building the foundation for an academy that will shape India's Olympic weightlifters by 2036.
Our Mission
To identify, nurture, and elevate young weightlifting talent—especially from rural and under-resourced communities—through structured coaching, nutrition, and mentorship, creating champions on and off the platform.
Our Vision
To build a world-class weightlifting academy in Tamil Nadu and establish a scalable training ecosystem that consistently produces national and Olympic-level athletes by 2036.
Governance & Leadership
SSSF is a registered public trust governed by professional leadership.
Leaders With Passion. Mentors With Purpose.
Founders & Trustees
Sathish Sivalingam
Founder & President, SSSF
International Weightlifter, Olympian, Arjuna Awardee
• NIS Diploma in Weightlifting
• Vice President, Athlete Commission – Indian Weightlifting Federation
• Member, TADC – Khelo India
• Member, Vellore District Weightlifting Association
Mrs. G. Sri Saranya Devi
CEO
Oversees strategy, operations, and development to achieve the foundation's mission.
S Anu
Trustee & COO, SSSF
Management of Finance and planning.
Ultra marathoner with more than 5 years of Running Experience, Winner of SBI Marathon, Chennai District Athletics and represented Tamilnadu in National Level Athletics.
Corporate Experience of more than 12 years and 5 years of Event Management experience.
Advisory & Governance
G.V. Selvam
Vice President, VIT University
Advisory Lead
Academic partnerships and strategic development.
Sivalingam N
Vice President, SSSF
Strategic leadership and operational oversight.
Saravanan
Finance Advisor, SSSF
Financial sustainability, CSR partnerships, and grants.
Easwar Kalingarayar
Advisory
Strategic Development & Partnerships.
Administrative Team
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Preethi Arul
Manager
Operations management and administrative coordination for SSSF programs.
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Jayasri A
Accountant
Financial management and accounting operations for SSSF.
Our Journey So Far
Training Facility
Basic training facility established at Vellore with grass-root coaching programs.
National Success
National-level medals won by multiple students under expert coaching.
Community Impact
Fully community-based, inclusive model serving athletes from rural backgrounds.
Our Next Leap: Academy at Vellore
We are developing a purpose-built academy to provide dedicated weightlifting training halls, recovery support, accommodation, and comprehensive athlete development.
Target Launch: 2026
Vision 2036: Olympic Representation
Long-Term Plans (2024–2036)
| Phase | Timeline | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025–2027 | Build new academy infrastructure in Vellore |
| 2 | 2027–2030 | Add residential/recovery infra, Research & development facility |
| 3 | 2030–2033 | Host competitions, high-altitude training |
| 4 | 2033–2036 | Final Olympic prep, international exposure |
Our Partners
Join Our Mission
Help us build the next generation of Olympic champions. Every contribution makes a difference in a young athlete's journey.