Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy announced on Wednesday, January 2 that they have named Guillermo Barros Schelotto as their new head coach. 45 year old Schelotto departed Argentine powerhouse Boca Juniors after falling in the 2018 Copa Libertadores final, ending a successful spell with the club in which he …
Read More »Goa Pro League: Churchill Brothers hold Vasco SC to 1-1 draw!
Churchill Brothers held Vasco SC to a 1-1 draw in the Goa Professional League match played at the Rosary ground in Navelim on Wednesday. Beneston Barretto gave Vasco SC the lead in the 48th minute but Gilbert Oliveira converted from the spot for the Red Machines to make it all …
Read More »Star Sports launches India’s first Kannada sports channel!
Star Sports – India’s leading sports broadcaster – has launched Star Sports 1 Kannada, the country’s first dedicated Kannada sports channel. Star Sports aims to provide quality viewing experience in local languages for its fans across India. Earlier this year, Star Sports introduced India’s first Telugu sports channel – Star …
Read More »AIFF Grassroots Instructors undergo refresher course in Navi Mumbai!
The AIFF in association with Reliance Foundation conducted an AIFF Grassroots Instructors Refresher Course in Navi Mumbai last week. The course was organized by AIFC. Twelve seasoned Grassroots Instructors from across the country underwent the program which was conducted by Anju Turambekar, Head of Grassroots & Instructor (AIFF). The Grassroots …
Read More »Sunil Chhetri: It won’t be easy for other teams to face India!
Even as it’s prediction time for pundits all over the world on the forthcoming 2019 AFC Asian Cup, talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri expressed that “It won’t be easy for other teams to face India.” “All of us are super excited and thrilled right now. Apart from me and Gurpreet, it’s …
Read More »India coach Constantine: India will stand tall at 2019 AFC Asian Cup!
Stephen Constantine needs no introduction to Indian football fans. The Briton first managed India between 2002 and 2005, and since January 2015 he has been in charge for a second spell with the South Asian nation. Under him, India have made steady progress. Ahead of India’s fourth campaign in the …
Read More »Dhanpal Ganesh signs new 3 year contract with Chennaiyin FC!
Chennaiyin FC midfielder and local fan-favourite Dhanpal Ganesh has signed a new three-year contract with the club, keeping him with the two-time Indian Super League champions till May 2022. “I am delighted to have renewed my contract with my home club. Chennaiyin FC have showed tremendous faith in me despite …
Read More »Baichung Bhutia: India have a 50-50 chance of making it to the second round!
Former National Team captain Baichung Bhutia stands out as one of the most iconic names to have worn the Indian National Team jersey. In a freewheeling interview, the Sikkimese Sniper as he was fondly called, speaks his heart out about the present Indian squad, India’s chances in the forthcoming 2019 …
Read More »Salgaocar FC Legends win big in special end-of-the-year exhibition match!
Salgaocar Legends beat Navelim Veterans 5-1 in a special end-of-the-year Exhibition match played at the Rosary Grounds in Navelim on Monday, December 31, 2018. With major possession of the ball, Gasper Crasto opened the account for Salgaocars, however the score was leveled by Climax Lawrence for Navelim Vetrans just before …
Read More »Promotion of sports amongst India’s rural youth!
‘Sports’ is a State subject and promotion of sports in the country, including promotion of Sports among rural youth is primarily the responsibility of the State Governments and the National Sports Federations (NSFs) concerned. The Central Government complements/supplements the efforts of the State Governments and the NSFs. Government is already …
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