MESSAGE
MESSAGE FROM THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT
National Youth Kite Flying Federation of India (NYKFFI)
Dear Members, Athletes, Coaches, Officials, Volunteers, Parents, Partners, and Kite Flying Enthusiasts,
It gives me immense pride and honour to welcome you to the National Youth Kite Flying Federation of India (NYKFFI).
Kite flying is deeply connected with India's culture, traditions, festivals, creativity, and community life. A kite rising into the sky represents something universal—the freedom to dream, the courage to compete, and the determination to rise higher.
At NYKFFI, our purpose is to carry this heritage forward and give kite flying a new sporting identity. We envision a future in which kite flying is developed as a safe, organized, inclusive, competitive, and professionally managed sport, providing opportunities for young people across India to discover their talent and pursue excellence.
OUR VISION FOR KITE SPORTS
India has a rich and diverse kite-flying culture, along with a vast pool of talented and enthusiastic young people. NYKFFI aims to connect this tradition with modern sports development.
Our focus is on creating opportunities through:
We want every aspiring kite flyer to have the opportunity to learn, participate, compete and progress, irrespective of their region, background, gender or level of experience.
SAFETY FIRST
The growth of kite sports must always go hand in hand with responsibility.
NYKFFI is committed to promoting safe and responsible kite flying and creating greater public awareness about the risks associated with hazardous kite-flying materials.
We support the use of appropriate, safe and environmentally responsible materials, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We also encourage practices that help protect people, birds, animals and the environment.
For us, winning a competition can never be more important than protecting life and respecting nature.
BUILDING A CULTURE OF SPORTSMANSHIP
Kite sports are not only about flying a kite. They involve concentration, coordination, strategy, timing, patience, skill, discipline and mental strength.
Through organized sporting activities, we aim to develop these qualities among young participants while promoting:
Integrity • Fair Play • Discipline • Respect • Inclusiveness • Safety • Environmental Responsibility
We believe that a successful athlete is not defined only by victory, but also by character, conduct and respect for fellow competitors.
EMPOWERING INDIA'S YOUTH
Our young generation is the foundation of India's future.
NYKFFI seeks to create a platform where young people can participate in a positive outdoor sporting activity, develop confidence and leadership skills, build friendships, and experience the values of teamwork and healthy competition.
From local communities to national championships, our objective is to create a pathway through which talent can be identified, developed and given opportunities to shine.
We believe that every kite has a story—and every young flyer has the potential to write their own.
PRESERVING HERITAGE. CREATING THE FUTURE.
Our mission is not to replace the traditional spirit of kite flying, but to protect, promote and evolve it.
We want future generations to experience the same joy that kite flying has brought to Indian communities for generations, while also having access to modern sporting structures, training, competitions and opportunities.
By bringing together athletes, coaches, officials, associations, schools, institutions, communities, volunteers, partners and supporters, we can build a stronger and more responsible future for Indian kite sports.
A NATIONAL MOVEMENT
I sincerely thank every member, athlete, coach, official, volunteer, parent, partner, supporter and well-wisher who contributes to the growth of NYKFFI.
Your trust, dedication and participation give strength to our mission.
I invite kite flyers and sports enthusiasts from every corner of India to join us in building a sporting movement based on safety, excellence, unity, responsibility and national pride.
Let us preserve our heritage.
Let us develop our athletes.
Let us inspire our youth.
Let us protect our environment.
Let us promote fair play.
And together, let us take Indian kite sports to new heights in India and on the international stage.
Our Vision
“To make India a global leader in safe, responsible and competitive kite flying while preserving and promoting its rich cultural heritage.”
Our Motto
ONE NATION ONE SKY ONE SPIRIT FLY SAFE FLY FAIR FLY FOR INDIA
Our Commitment
Safe Sport • Youth Development • Fair Play • Environmental Responsibility • Sporting Excellence • National Unity
Jai Hind!
IFRAEEM AHMAD
National President
National Youth Kite Flying Federation of India (NYKFFI)
India