Jannik Sinner Foundation officially unveiled in Milan: 'The project is finally alive'
Jannik Sinner officially launched the Jannik Sinner foundation on Thursday evening at an event in Milan, where more than 100 guests gathered to celebrate the initiative. The Foundation will focus on empowering children through sport.
“I’ve been lucky to pursue my passion through tennis, but I know millions of children never get the chance to follow their dreams because they don’t have access to school,” the No. 2 player in the PIF ATP Rankings, Sinner, said on stage. “Standing here tonight, I see the project is finally alive, and we are ready to help children realise their dreams.”
The foundation announced its first partnerships in both education and sports. It will collaborate with the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), the world’s largest fund dedicated to improving schooling in lower-income countries, as well as Südtirol Sporthilfe, a non-profit from Sinner’s home region that supports young athletes through funding, mentorship and development.
Laura Frigenti, CEO of GPE, welcomed the collaboration: “We are honoured that the Sinner Foundation’s first major initiative is a three-year partnership with GPE. Jannik Sinner’s vision and global influence bring fresh momentum and visibility to the education cause. Together, we can help millions of marginalised children learn and thrive.”
The foundation will be led by an experienced Board of Directors, including Sinner’s long-time manager Alex Vittur as President, Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali, and former Apple CFO Luca Maestri. Director Christina Tauber will oversee daily operations.
“Education multiplies possibilities, opening doors and opportunities that shape individual lives, communities, and economies,” Tauber said. “Through the Foundation, we want to extend those same opportunities to children everywhere. Supporting GPE is a powerful first step in that mission, and collaborating with Südtiroler Sporthilfe allows us to give back to the community that shaped Jannik’s own journey.”
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