Tag Archives: Mahesh Gawli

SAFF U20 Championship a good opportunity for Blue Colts to prepare for the next step!

The turquoise waters and calm surroundings of Maldives provide a picturesque backdrop, but inside the Indian camp, the focus is firmly on business. Leading the India U20 men’s national team as the head coach at the SAFF U20 Championship, Mahesh Gawali, who is also the India senior men’s team’s assistant …

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India land in Maldives for SAFF U20 Championship!

The India U20 men’s team has arrived in Maldives ahead of the SAFF U20 Championship, with the tournament kicking off in Malé on Monday, March 23, 2026. The Blue Colts arrived in the Maldives capital on Monday, and will face Pakistan (March 26) and Bangladesh (March 28) in Group B. …

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The Mahesh Gawli way: From player extraordinaire to a meticulous coach!

On the night of July 4, 2023, when everyone at Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium was revelling in India’s ninth SAFF Championship triumph, standing almost unnoticed in a corner of the pitch was a man wearing a proud yet shy smile on his face. It was hard to believe that he …

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Mahesh & Mahesh: The Indian Football names on everyone’s lips!

Saturday night was the night of firsts for both ‘Mahesh’s in the Indian team. Naorem Mahesh Singh capped off a brilliant performance with his first goal for the Blue Tigers, while assistant coach Mahesh Gawli, stepping in place of Igor Stimac, serving a one-match suspension, led the team to victory …

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Mahesh Gawli: 2002 LG Cup win against Vietnam was very special!

Mahesh Gawali, the legendary centre-back from the early years of the 21st century, was only 22 when he travelled with the National Team to play the 2002 LG Cup in Vietnam. Twenty years later, the fans still recall the momentous occasion when a young Indian team shocked hosts Vietnam 3-1 …

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Wishes pour in for the Blue Tigresses ahead of 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India!

With the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India, kicking off today, wishes have started to pour in from all over the country for the Blue Tigresses. With World Cup qualification at stake in this tournament, the women wearing the blue jersey will be putting their best foot forward as …

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Mahesh Gawali: Indian Arrows have been understanding the responsibilities & deserve full points!

The Indian Arrows produced a brilliant counter-attacking performance to get the better of former I-League champions Aizawl FC 2-1 at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata yesterday, March 16, finding the net twice with two well-taken goals in the first half and defending solidly in the second to keep Aizawl …

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Indian Arrows coaches help youngsters learn ‘A-B-C’ of football!

Indian football, in its quest to move forward together, always prioritises on age-group teams and youth football. Especially when it comes to Indian Arrows, the crème de la crème of yesteryear’s heroes of Indian Football are deployed to train these promising youngsters to make them game-ready. Akash Mishra, one of …

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At Indian Arrows, Venkatesh & Mahesh Gawli rearing next generation of Blue Tigers!

The full-time whistle blew as the Indian Arrows vanquished Churchill Brothers to record their first win of the I-League 2019-20 season. On the touchline, head coach Venkatesh Shanmugham and assistant coach Mahesh Gawli sported wide smiles as they joined in the celebrations. For the duo who have both enjoyed decorated …

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