19 candidates from various parts of India participated in this course, which amongst others includes former India defender Mahesh Gawli and Brazilian Jose Ramirez Barreto besides three candidates from the host state of Odisha in Suraj Thappa, Sanjeev Patasani, and Mahaveer Nath.
The course instructor is AIFF Technical Director Savio Medeira with the first module held over a 14 day period.