Cosmo Foundation, the community outreach arm of Cosmo First Limited, strengthened India’s presence in the global Fair Play movement by supporting the International Symposium on World Fair Play Day 2026 held on May 19 at the ISIC Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences in New Delhi. Conducted in a hybrid format, the symposium witnessed participation from more than six million people worldwide and brought together sports leaders, educators, students, policy advocates, and international stakeholders to promote ethics, inclusion, integrity, and respect in sports and society.
The symposium focused on advancing Fair Play education across schools and universities while encouraging the integration of Fair Play principles into the National Education Policy 2020. Experts discussed the importance of embedding values such as respect, solidarity, dignity, justice, and ethical conduct into youth development initiatives and community programmes. Discussions also highlighted the proposal to establish a National Fair Play Committee of India to coordinate Fair Play programmes, policy advocacy, education, and research across the country.
The initiative was conceptualised with the support of Ms Yamini Kumar Jaipuria, Managing Trustee of Cosmo Foundation, who has been actively associated with international Fair Play initiatives. The event was organised in collaboration with the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Sports Foundation and received endorsement from the International Fair Play Committee. The symposium emerged as one of the first large-scale World Fair Play Day celebrations in India and aimed to deepen India’s engagement with the global Fair Play movement while strengthening collaboration among educational, sporting, and social institutions.
Addressing the symposium, Ms Yamini Kumar Jaipuria, Managing Trustee of Cosmo Foundation and Whole-time Director for Corporate Strategy, ESG and CSR at Cosmo First, said that Fair Play is a universal language and extends beyond sports into everyday life. She stated that Fair Play is not about how people win, but about how they participate, adding that promoting dignity, justice, respect, and togetherness can help build a better world through both sports and daily conduct.
In his keynote address, Mr Sunil Sabharwal, President of the International Fair Play Committee, acknowledged the contribution of Ms Yamini Kumar Jaipuria and the support extended by Cosmo Foundation towards advancing the Fair Play movement in India and globally. He emphasised the collective international responsibility to uphold ethics, integrity, and respect in sports while underlining the need for stronger global cooperation to create value-driven sports ecosystems.
The symposium featured extensive panel discussions on ethics in sports governance, the role of education in promoting sportsmanship, and the cultural significance of Fair Play in building peaceful and inclusive societies. Deliberations focused on ethical leadership, transparency and accountability in sports administration, anti-doping frameworks, value-based education for youth, and the role of traditional sports in promoting community bonding, cultural preservation, and social harmony. The programme also included a Fair Play Pledge Ceremony and participation from national and international institutions associated with sports, education, and Olympic values.
Through its support for World Fair Play Day, Cosmo Foundation reinforced India’s leadership role in the global Fair Play movement and strengthened international cooperation for ethical and value-driven sports. The symposium also accelerated discussions on expanding Fair Play education and building stronger collaborations among Indian and international institutions working in sports, education, and social development sectors.
Established in 2008, Cosmo Foundation functions as the community outreach initiative of Cosmo First Limited, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of BOPP films. The Foundation operates development programmes around manufacturing units located in Karjan in Vadodara district, Gangapur in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, and the tribal district of Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh. Its initiatives focus on digital skills, computer operations, foundational literacy, numeracy, life skills, English communication, health and hygiene, environmental awareness, and women’s empowerment.
Founded in 1981 by Mr Ashok Jaipuria, Cosmo First Limited is a global conglomerate with consumer and industrial business verticals. Its consumer businesses include Cosmo Consumer, which operates in window films, paint protection films, and ceramic coatings for automobiles, along with Zigly Pet Care, a digital-first omnichannel pet care ecosystem. Its industrial operations include Cosmo Films for specialty films used in packaging, labels, lamination, and industrial applications, Cosmo Speciality Chemicals for coatings, adhesives, and masterbatches, and Cosmo Plastech for rigid packaging solutions. The company serves customers in more than 100 countries with a strong focus on sustainable innovation, research, and development.
The International Symposium on World Fair Play Day 2026 marked a major step in positioning India as an active contributor to global ethical sports initiatives while reinforcing the role of education, governance, and social cooperation in building a culture of integrity, respect, and inclusion through sports.
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