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India U-17 have first practice session in capital ahead of 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup!

With less than 9 days to go for India U-17s to clash swords against USA in the first ever FIFA World Cup hosted by India, the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup India, the Indian Colts had their first training session ahead of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup under the …

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AIFF President Praful Patel: Happy to continue with the overseas scouting programme!

AIFF President, Praful Patel observed that the Overseas Scouting Programme which helped in unearthing talent from foreign shores is “a resounding success”. The programme was launched keeping the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in mind but Mr. Patel said that “we will be happy to continue with the programme.” On …

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India U-17 coach Luis Norton de Matos names squad for 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup!

History beckons for Indian football as twenty one players have been selected for the first ever Indian squad to participate in a FIFA World Cup, the Indian U-17 World Cup Squad, which will participate in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup at home in India. India have been drawn in …

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India U-17 Mohammad Nawaz: India selection has changed my life!

Hard work bores fruits. Hardship bores gems. Mohammad Nawaz is one such gem. A person is defined by the situations he or she faces in life. And it was far from hunky and dory for Nawaz. His parents struggled to meet ends but he overcame all challenges to now challenge …

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India U-17 Kumanthem Ninthoinganba: I am lucky I have parents who share my dreams!

‘Our aspirations are our possibilities.’ Robert Browning certainly did not have Kumanthem Ninthoinganba on his mind when he wrote this but the young midfielder certainly epitomises the line. Born into a humble background, Ninthoi always aspired to be a sportsman. Someone who goes on to represent the nation on an …

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India U-17 Mental Conditioning Coach Dr. Savanur adds ‘Mental Toughness’!

Mental conditioning and health plays a key role in stress situations for an athlete. A level headed mind under pressure, sometimes deals with half of the crunch situations. In an attempt to field the best possible squad with the best possible mental conditioning in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, …

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India U-17 midfielder Saurabh Meher: Enormity of the whole event is daunting!

A diminutive personality off the field a lion on it. Saurabh Meher has had to fight a lot of battles to reach where he currently is. The soft spoken boy is very close to his roots and likes to keep his head down. But his eyes are always set on …

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