#Goregaon Sports club changes

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Today, the Goregaon Sports Club (GSC) is the pride of Malad in Mumbai. Blessed with the best sporting facilities, sports events & culture building activities. The club positively impacts the lives of more than 30,000 people.

Things were not always so awesome. This fascinating and unbelievable story of change will reinstil your faith in the power of positivity.

Goregaon Sports Club – an international level club – the pride of Malad, Mumbai.

Steering the time clock back to 2001, Mumbai. The year I got married and moved to Goregaon.

Being born & brought up in South Mumbai, the move was a culture shock for me for a while. Over time, it was nice to see Goregaon & Malad growing into ‘happening’ suburbs. The marshy lands were being replaced by buildings, malls, restaurants, hotels & commercial complexes. The suburb had all the ingredients of an impending real estate boom.

However, time stood still for the Goregaon Sports Club till 2013.

“The club was perceived as a space full of bitterness, animosity and a breeding ground for politics. The ‘sports’ was out of the club and replaced by power games where annual meetings would end into death threats. Corruption would perform a naked dance on the roof while everyone buried their heads in the sand like ostriches. If there can be one MAJOR change that the club witnesses today, its the fact that we are NO LONGER A BITTER PLACE.” says Sunil Dewali, current Vice President, GSC. Interestingly, Mr. Dewali was the first non-Gujrati/non-Marwadi who contested club elections & won.

The club has changed for the better. No more bickering, bitterness and politicking. Thanks to the GenNext movement.

My husband, Amarkant Jain & I silently watched from the wings while we saw my father-in-law & his fellow co-founders’ dream being burned to ashes.

Fast-forward to 2013, a group of young men was disallowed from playing cricket due to reasons totally unrelated to cricket.

They decided to stand up against an established system with a simple demand: “We deserve to play SPORTS in a sports club. We need the facilities to be rightfully allocated through a fair and transparent process for the purpose of playing SPORTS.”

A simple demand that led to the birth of GenNext, a movement that changed Goregaon Sports Club forever. 

Sunil Singhania, Mukul Agarwal & Sunil Dewali – the 3 Aces who initiated the Change Management Process at Goregaon Sports Club

The landmark elections where GenNext won almost unanimously. Spurring a change process at Goregaon Sports Club

What has changed at GSC?

Improved sporting facilities comparable to international standards

Better coaches to ensure members ace at their sport of choice

International walking track benefits over 1000 members & non-members daily

Promotion of health & wellness through camps

Urging people to ‘Run for health’ through Marathons

More intra-club sporting events that promote the game & spirit of sports (Squash league, Badminton League, Women’s Throwball, Cricket League, Tennis League etc.)

Culture-building events like Bhagwad Gita recitation, enactment of Ramayana the epic etc.

Fellow-ship events like Mango Festival, Women’s Day, Garba Night, Musical Night, Play enactment, Sunday Housie,  Movie screening etc.

5-star living facilities for guests & members

3 affordable multi-cuisine restaurants

New suite at the club

State of the art basket ball ground

Increased focus on sports

Renovated Swimming pool

Resort like swimming pool

Walking track that is used by over 1000 people a day

What numbers are we looking at?

Over 1000 people using the walking track daily

Culture-building & fellowship events attracting crowds of over 2500 people per event

Over 3000 people participating in the Marathon

Over 155 events organized in 2018 alone!

Every event has a chairman who assumes the responsibility of the event. Thus the club has created 155 leaders within their fold.

Mukul Agarwal, architect of the GenNext Movement spoke about his dream for Goregaon Sports Club

How does the financial structure work?

“Most events are self-funded where the money is raised through sponsors. The club stands to gain as the club stands to gain as brand GSC highlighted. Each activity has a chairperson who presents a proposal that is budgeted, approved and a check is kept by the respective office bearer. The club stands to gain when activities are giving a higher return on investment.” explains Sunil Singhania, President, GSC. 

Sunil Singhania, President, Goregaon Sports Club

Mr. Singhania has invested in sponsoring cricket teams for the Goregaon Sports Club Premiere League (GSCPL). He is the founder of Abakkus Asset Manager and avidly uses the walking track for his own health.

How does a handful of committee members organize so many events and catalyze so many changes? Answer: They don’t!

The robust model followed by the GenNext is one that believes in the inherent goodness of the human being. “Out of 100 people you meet, 95 will always be good. One needs to empower good people & watch the world change for the best,” says Mukul Agarwal, Mentor & Architect of GenNext. 

Mukul Agarwal, Mentor and Architect of GenNext.

“As a result, any member who comes up with a positive idea in the interest of the club members is given the tools & budgets to implement it. As a result, over 160 leaders have been created within GSC today. Each of them selflessly works towards the betterment of the club while contributing to their own self-worth & happiness.” Mr. Agarwal continues.

Param Cricket Academy at GSC

Mr. Agarwal leads an extremely busy life as the MD of Param Capital Pvt. Ltd. He chose not to occupy any seat of power and instead helps the club by staying among the members. He sponsors a team at GSCPL and has also funded the Cricket Academy at the club.

Can anyone come forward and make a difference? Answer: YES!

The GenNext is constantly on the lookout for more and more members to take lead in the club’s matters. “The current management has a progressive attitude and the team believes in advocating positivity in thought, speech, and action. Empowering our fellow members is what GenNext is all about. We serve in our best capacity and we pass on the baton to the next responsible person. We leave behind something so solid, that solid becomes the new benchmark” says Nigam Patel, Hon. Secretary, GSC.

Nigam Patel, Hon. Secretary, Goregaon Sports Club.

A cricketer and cyclist, Mr. Patel is an entrepreneur who sets aside time from his busy schedule to attend to the club matters. Every single day, Mr. Patel ensures that he spends at least 2-3 hours at the club, solving matters and interacting with the members.

GenNext’s new system ensures that complaints are attended to & solved within 24 hours.

More than 30,000 people with over 500 key members who remain active in all events. What keeps them together? How do they stay away from politics and narcissism?

“Passion for sports is the number one reason that binds us all together. The entire GenNext consists of sports people who wish to promote sports and a healthy lifestyle. We got together with the common goal of promoting sports and stood up for what is right rather than supporting popular, politically correct opinions. We want to give back to society & share our experiences while doing so. At the same time, we want to network and learn from co-members in the club and ensure that everyone feels in-charge and empowered to create a difference. We want the child within us to stay alive forever so that we don’t feel old.” shared Mr. Agarwal. 

“We want the child within us to stay alive forever so that we don’t feel old,” says Mukul Agarwal. Seen here with Rishi Kedia, current outdoor chairman & ace cricketer, Sushil Patil.

You will see Mr. Agarwal merging into the crowds while standing out like a leader among equals, with his feet firmly on the ground. He attributes the initial trigger to his friend, Rishi Kedia, GSC’s current outdoor sports chairman who made him realize that if one had to change the system, one had to be part of the system.

How does the GenNext ensure that every member feels involved and empowered?

“When we decided to contest elections in 2014, we were just 3 candidates the rest of them were sourced by making announcements at every event in the club. We were facing people who wanted to stay miles away from the club’s daily affairs. We worked hard to create a mind shift and get people to join us. We have introduced a simple system to ensure that the working stays as democratic and inclusive as possible; none of us holds an office for more than two terms and no chair for more than one year.” says Mr. Dewali.

Sunil Dewali, current Vice President and former secretary of Goregaon Sports Club.

Mr. Dewali is not only an avid user of the club facilities and a cricketer par excellence, but you will also see him networking with the members every single day. Dewali is the COO of Andromeda Marketing Ltd.

How does GenNext prevent misuse, embezzlement, politicking, and nepotism – a signature in most public institutions?

“There are two kinds of people who take up positions in public institutions like ours, one type is fanatic about name, fame, money, and power. The other category is those people who actually wish to work and participate in the club activities. Passionate sportspersons who are equally involved in the development of the club are those who win hearts through the positive changes at the institution. The idea is to ignite passion and inspire others to join the movement and take over the office for the betterment of the club.” reiterates Mr. Patel. 

Mutual respect & belief in each other’s good intention binds GenNext together

The whole climate is that of mutual respect for each other’s intellect and a deep-rooted trust that each person is working towards the betterment of the club. This is reflected when Mr. Singhania shares, “I received tremendous support from the outgoing President and am inspired to fully support the next one who takes the baton from me. It’s like a chain reaction or relay race where we keep passing the torch to the next responsible and passionate person. So far, the model is working and we are sure it will continue to work as long as there are good sportspersons & human beings in this world.”

What does founder member K K Jain think about the GenNext?

Founder member, Krishankant Jain (fondly known as KK Jain Sahab) has always been perceived as the most neutral. History of the club reveals stories of how he single-handedly stood up for what is right and garnered loads of negativity and enemies in the bargain. However, he stood his ground – always. His main aim is the betterment of the club and nothing else.

Krishankant Jain, Founder Member, Goregaon Sports Club

“When one sees a selfless initiative making quantum changes at the club, one feels it right to hand over the baton to the right people. It’s nice to come to the meetings and discuss with an intelligent lot who keep the club before anything else. Arguments and disagreements still occur but everyone has only one goal in mind and that is the betterment of the club. After many years, I am now able to peacefully enjoy the club facilities without having to bother about mindless actions of vested interests.” shared KK Jain Sahab.

Who is GenNext and who are the people involved?

“GenNext is a movement of like-minded individuals. If you are progressive and keep the club before self, then you are GenNext.” emphasizes Mr. Agarwal.

Note from DiaryOfAnInsaneWriter:

I have breathed air that is free of politics and bitterness. And that is why this I decided to write this blog post. 

It is indeed IMPOSSIBLE to believe that there exists a space where ZERO POLITICS and MUTUAL RESPECT form part of the atmosphere. A wonderful space where people come together to have fun and promote sports and culture. If you still don’t believe it, then NOW is a good time to step into Goregaon Sports Club and feel the change.

On my part, over the past one year, I have participated in Throwball, Marathon, Walking, Women’s Day celebration, Mango Festival, Musical Night, Garba, Aerobics, Swimming, Yoga among others. Recently, I got the opportunity to perform in front of 3500 people in RAMAYANA – a magnum opus production conceptualized by GSC’s Cultural Chairman, JD Majethia.

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Mayura Amarkant

  An unbelievable story of change, impacting 30,000 lives: #InFocus: Goregaon Sports Club #ChangeManagement #CaseStudy Today, the Goregaon Sports Club (GSC) is the pride of Malad in Mumbai. Blessed with the best sporting facilities, sports events & culture building activities.

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LIFE A SWIMMING POOL

Quite Recently I had the privilege to have a great time swimming in Goregaon Sports Club  and credit goes to my In Laws and my Wife Ashika.I had not gone to do professional type of swimming to be honest, I had just gone to chill.

For me Swimming and chilling are same only.During the total time right from registering my self till concluding the swimming activity I made some observations of how our Life is like Swimming or what I learnt by swimming.I will try to bring out the best to you all readers on my observations .Although I may not bring them down in an orderly way but still I can try. But I would like to tell you all I formed all these thoughts while swimming in the pool.

Here are some Observations I made

1. Nothing is free in Life

When I went to the registration counter to complete the formalities and paid some amount of Money(Not disclosing the amount) and then went ahead to prepare myself for swimming I realized  that Everything Comes with a price.Hence if you are paying  for something make it worth.

2.Make the Choice that suits your comfort

After getting done with changing and having a shower as I neared the swimming pool, there were two of them-One type was shallow and deep used for swimming competitions and other was Shallow Only Pool with a different Play area for Kids included in shallow pool. I chose shallow only pool as it was best with some facilities for other people also. Not to be mistaken I did not enter kids area of play. In life also when you have the privilege to make choice specially in matters of career, Please make choices not based on what others are doing see WHAT SUITS YOU. There will be people laughing or mocking you at your choices but still if you feel you are good at what you are choosing go ahead.

3.Obstacles can be dealt with

When I was swimming in the pool so they opened some showers in between the pool for enjoyment but when  I was swimming the showers kind of  obstructing me.But in the next round i swam my way in between the showers and cleared the obstacles in style.In Life obstacles are unavoidable but if you have the courage and that attitude You can deal with any obstacle and survive in style.

4.Sit Back and Enjoy for time being

Just like there was a shower in pool, there were two more facilities in the shallow pool- one was a Jacuzzi and other was a waterfall kind of thing. After some swimming I went to sit back and enjoy those facilities and have a rest.. Basic Idea is that enjoy life,have some time off from daily routine. If you have family hang out with them or go for some vacation or take rest but don't Quit.It is quite important to recharge or rejuvenate.

5.Leave Kids in their own happiness

While I was sitting back and relaxing  in the pool, my attention went to the kids play area in the pool.The Kids were happily playing  in their play area although were accompanied by parents or guardians. So  in life when you have kids and they belong to the age when they are playing anywhere  LET THEM BE. Yes be there as their guardian or parent but do not force them to do what others are doing.When they grow up to they will have to face struggles of life anyway whether they like or not.So till their time to work hard is still far let them enjoy they want to.

These were some of the observations I made while swimming This is how I saw the swimming pool.If readers have a different opinion they are welcomed whole heartedly.

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Andheri – The new luxury destination address in Mumbai

What is one of the key main thrusts to up the estimation of a property and even change it into extravagance? In India, it is the inhabitant profile. The sound inhabitant profile simpler the offer of the property as an extravagance home. Purchasers who search for luxury flats in Mumbai unmistakably need to live in an area where others accompany a specific degree of expert achievement and great social standing live.

While conveniences assume a significant part, as well, inhabitant profile isn't ignored. Indeed, the tenant profile now and again overwhelms conveniences.

Excessive Location

Mumbai is one such city that houses prime territories wherein the inhabitant profile draws in extravagance home purchasers. Perhaps the most mainstream region in this class is south Mumbai. Yet, the absence of land accessibility is opening roads for regions, for example, Andheri to arise as the location next for extravagance homes driven by tenant profile. The interest in extravagance lofts in Andheri is seeing an expansion.

The metropolitan city of Mumbai has the majority of its first-rate extravagance lofts towards the South. Living in the core of any city has its advantages of being found near its main business center points, National and International air terminals, key streets, sporting clubs, business focuses, and a variety of five-star lodgings. From work to relaxation, extravagance condos in Andheri west find the quintessence of bespoke abodes that show a lush way of life amid a flourishing area. Finding some kind of harmony between work, extravagance, and space.

With Parthenon's commonness in an area like Andheri, it is in such charming agreement with J.P Road and general incomparability that it empowers its inhabitants with the city's best business center points, high - in clinical offices in closeness like Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, amusement zones, and International/Domestic Airports. Additionally, it benefits itself with a flawless organization of very much associated streets and proposed foundation activities like Versova-Ghatkopar - Mumbai Metro and Coastal Road that facilitates availability to different pieces of Mumbai.

Business Calling

Andheri-Goregaon is additionally one of the favored areas for organizations to set up workplaces, as well. For example, in 2013, organizations including Birla Sun Life, Ernst and Young, Deutsche Bank, and Tata AIG had moved their workplaces from Nariman Point and Lower Parel to Goregaon.

Hence, requiring a developing interest for homes nearby, particularly by the senior administration, hoping to live with the exclusive class.

Network On Par

Besides, aside from the celeb remainder, purchasers likewise have a grounded framework as one of the vital models for choosing Andheri-Goregaon as their favored location for extravagance lodging in Mumbai. Metro Rail organization and the raised rail hallway further add to the prevalence of the zone. The JVLR-Kanjurmarg Metro Line, the Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ Metro Line, the Dahisar-Charkop-Bandra-Mankhurd Metro Line, and the Dahisar E-Andheri E Metro Line will improve the network in the coming occasions.

Moderate Housing

Aside from the infrastructural development, it is the moderateness factor that stands out for buyers. One can get great extravagance lodging alternatives in Andheri-Goregaon and that, as well, at rates lower when contrasted with other extravagance pockets. Additionally, the infrastructural development guarantees that the property will get great returns in the coming time.

Inspire your everyday life in premium style with Raiaskaran Parthenon that has underlined special framework as well as has assembled a piece of elegantly made luxury apartments in Andheri west. Motivated by the '60s, prestigious Architect Mr. Noshir Talati, Talati, and Panthaky Associated have set up imparts that are engaging from the external construction as well as to the liberally spread out insides. Executed with wide decks, cross ventilation, adequate daylight, and vast spaces it wraps up a declaration of a flat-out extravagance way of life.

In case you're searching for a place to make your own, look no farther than 4 bhk for sale in Andheri West at Raiaskaran Parthenon. Offering lifetime perspectives on the notorious Arabian Sea, and huge, open skies and horizons. Outfitted with each elite extravagance living, its 31 story tower adding a hint of a notable milestone in Mumbai's most selective area.

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Dining in Goregaon: A foodie’s delight

Goregaon is becoming an increasingly cosmopolitan suburb, with infrastructures that is constantly being upgraded, such as the new flyover which connects the Ram Mandir signal to NESCO, as well as the ongoing Metro Construction on Link Road and the highway. Owing to this rapid development, there are several properties offering elegant flats in Goregaon, which attract many buyers. Naturally, there are many dining places which have come up here. Let see some of the popular ones:

1) Stacks and Racks: Located opposite the Toyota showroom on Link Raod, close to the Goregaon Sports Club, this is said to be one of the best fast food joints in Goregaon, specializing in burgers and sandwiches. Their buffalo meat and pork burgers are to kill for, and are light on the wallet but super heavy on the stomach.

2) Satkar Rice Plate House: Located near Goregaon Station (East), don’t let the modest ambience fool you. This place is one of the most well renowned seafood restaurants in suburban Mumbai. Specializing in Malvani cuisine, Satkar Rice Plate House has a great reputation for their fish and prawns fry, fish thaalis and their solkadi.

3) Stir Fry Grill: What was Dum Biryani, now has become Stir Fry Grill. This superb Chinese restaurant is right outside Toyota Showroom. The sizzlers are fantastic as well. Their Mix Pot Rice is one of the most highly recommended dishes.

4) New Sernyaa: If you are in the mood for trying out a new palate, you can sample Tibetan cuisine at New Sernyaa at Chincholi Bunder. The thukpa soup and the Pork spare ribs have a huge fan following. So, does the warm welcome by the owner of the place.

5) Maharaja Bhog: Part of the famous chain of thali restaurants, this one is located at Oberoi Mall. Renowned for their Rajasthani Thalis, Their menu keeps changing over a period of time, which keeps the taste fresh thanks to close to 20 items all inclusive of the total cost.

So, if you are looking for flats in Goregaon, one thing you never have to worry about is the variety and taste of food around you.