Over 2,000 students from 18 government schools in Bengaluru participated in match day 2026, organised by Going to School, an NGO, in partnership with the Government of Karnataka, Oracle Corporation, BT Group, British Asian Trust, and Bengaluru FC at the Jaya Prakash Narayan Sports Ground here on Friday.
The event was part of the Outdoor School for Girls and Boys programme, implemented under a memorandum of understanding with the State government. The initiative combines football with digital learning, STEM education, life skills, and sustainable entrepreneurship for students in classes 5 to 10, with a special focus on supporting girls to complete their education and prepare for green jobs and enterprise opportunities.
