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Tag Archives: Grassroots

Odisha launch new FAO Grassroots Centre at Kendrapara!

The Football Association of Odisha (FAO) earlier today, May 27 inaugurated the latest FAO Grassroots Centre at Kendrapara. The following dignitaries were present for the inauguration of the centre: Mohammed Shahid Jabbar (Joint Secretary, FAO), Sayed Akmal Ali (Secretary, Kendrapara DAA), Surjit Ghosh (Technical Director, FAO), Sahadeb Rout (Chairman, Women’s …

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Football Australia’s Football Development Workshop held in India!

Over the past week, Football Australia has been delivering public diplomacy and capacity-building initiatives in India, joined by former Matilda and Julie Dolan medallist Ash Sykes, and former Canberra United player/current Canberra Olympic coach Nicole Begg. Joined by Refereeing Experience and Engagement Lead Daniel Goodwin, the group delivered a two-day …

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AMM Foundation becomes Borussia Dortmund’s Youth Development Partner in India!

Borussia Dortmund and AMM Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Indian business conglomerate, the Murugappa Group, have announced a partnership starting in July 2023. Through this partnership, AMM Foundation becomes BVB’s Official Youth Development Partner in India. The partnership will aim to derive greatly from BVB’s expertise and know-how in the …

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Just Play emergency response programme supports Vanuatu after natural disaster!

Earlier this year Vanuatu issued a state of emergency after being hit by twin tropical cyclones, Judy, and Kevin causing an estimated US$50 million in damage. To support the affected children and communities dealing with the widespread devastation, Vanuatu Football Federation have initiated the delivery of the Just Play Emergency …

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VfL Bochum youth programme grows in Japan!

VfL Bochum is pleased to see the strong number of participants in its youth football activities in Japan. As with the successful project in Vietnam, many children and young people are regularly taking part in the digital programmes offered by the VfL FOOTBALL SCHOOL. After enjoying this success in Japan, …

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Dronacharya awardee Bimal Ghosh: Institutional League will have a domino effect on grassroots football!

In a bid to restructure and revitalise football activities within public sector enterprises, the Federation announced in April, that they would launch an Institutional League at the national level that would provide an avenue for players employed by them. The 10-team league will be played on a home and away …

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Tailored approaches key for Asia’s grassroots development!

When it comes to grassroots football development, there is no one-size-fits-all strategy. That was the core message at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Grassroots Online Session 2023 on May 23, Tuesday afternoon, where participants gathered to glean insight on the best practices in Stimulating Grassroots Development – the theme for …

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