# Lotus Sports Academy & Charitable Trust
> Premier grassroots athletic academy and charitable sports NGO based in Junagadh, Gujarat, India. Dedicated to empowering youth athletes through professional coaching, athletic equipment kits, nutrition, marathon competitions, and 80G tax-exempt charitable initiatives.

## Organization Summary
- Entity: Lotus Sports Academy & Charitable Trust (LSACT)
- Trust Registration: E/7589/JND (Registered on October 1, 2018)
- Tax Exemption: Section 80G of the Indian Income Tax Act (50% Tax Exemption for donors)
- President: Nitin Solanki
- Founding Coach & Technical Lead: Vivek Chudasama (Lead Solution Architect & Digital Partner at purelyweb)
- Head Office: C/o. Lohana Bording, Bhutnath Temple Road, Opp. Rajiv Gandhi Park, Junagadh, Gujarat, India - 362001
- Training Grounds: Gayatri Shaktipith, Bhavanath Road, Junagadh, Gujarat - 362001
- Official Website: https://lotussportsacademy.org
- Official Email: lsactjnd@gmail.com
- Phone / WhatsApp: +91 96872 97962, +91 99095 03720

## Key Pages & Services
- Home: https://lotussportsacademy.org/ - Academy overview, athletic missions, sports marquee, photo galleries.
- About Us: https://lotussportsacademy.org/about-us/ - History, trustee board, certified coaches, and grassroots sports mission.
- Photo Gallery: https://lotussportsacademy.org/gallery/ - 8 categories of state meets, endurance training, youth athletes, and ceremony archives.
- Marathon Events: https://lotussportsacademy.org/events/ - Junagadh Marathon (The 5K Fitness Edition), live RFID timing, entry fees, and instant chest number passes.
- Registration Portal: https://lotussportsacademy.org/registration/ - Secure registration gate with instant Razorpay checkout and automated pass generation.
- 80G Donations: https://lotussportsacademy.org/donation/ - Secure online Razorpay donations (UPI, GPay, PhonePe, Cards, NetBanking) with instant 80G tax benefit receipt issuance.
- Get Involved: https://lotussportsacademy.org/get-involved/ - Volunteer, coach, or sponsor athletes from rural Gujarat.

## Disciplines Taught (33 Sports)
Athletics, Track & Field, Marathon Long Distance Running, Sprinting, Swimming, Para-Swimming, Shooting, Para-Shooting, Table Tennis, Para-Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, Badminton, Basketball, Volleyball, Handball, Football, Cricket, Archery, Gymnastics, Wrestling, Boxing, Cycling, Weightlifting, Powerlifting, Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, Roll Ball, Skating, Yoga, Malkhamb, Chess.

## Tax & Charitable Giving (Section 80G)
All online donations are processed securely via the official Razorpay payment gateway on lotussportsacademy.org/donation with direct trust account settlement and immediate 80G tax deduction receipts for Indian taxpayers. For CSR partnerships or direct wire transfer (RTGS/NEFT/Cheque), contact lsactjnd@gmail.com or WhatsApp +91 96872 97962.