On October 7, 2020, Minerva Academy FC opened its greens to welcome 20 kids from Education First Society for a day’s tour to the campus accompanied by a delicious nutritious lunch. The kids were presented with exclusive club merchandise and footballs sponsored by BALL2ALL Foundation. The Blue-eyed boy of Indian …
Read More »Bikash Yumnam is first Indian footballer to feature in The Guardian’s Next Generation 2020!
Bikash Yumnam is the first and only Indian player to get featured in The Guardian’s Next Generation 2020: 60 of the best young talents in world football. Bikash, the teenage talented central defender is encapsulating the “if you’re good enough, you’re old enough” mantra and gradually becoming the household name …
Read More »Minerva Academy staff donate blood to fight shortage amidst Covid-19 pandemic!
In continuation of its endeavour and unwavering commitment to serve the community especially during the difficult time of this pandemic, Minerva Academy and its staff donated blood to the Rotary and blood bank society in Sector 37, Chandigarh. On August 29, 2020, on the occasion of Minerva Academy Foundation Day, …
Read More »Ranjit Bajaj bags Sudeva’s Pride of Football Award!
Minerva Academy FC owner Ranjit Bajaj has been awarded the “Pride of Football” by Sudeva Football Club on August 15, 2020. Mr. Bajaj was recognized for his outstanding contribution and excellent service to the beautiful game and Indian Football. In less than five years, Mr. Bajaj has managed to establish …
Read More »Minerva Academy FC enters into a historic partnership with Delhi FC!
On August 5, 2020, both Minerva Academy Football Club and Delhi Football Club signed a multi-layered partnership. The aim is to develop local Players, local Coaches, and the overall football ecosystem in the Delhi NCR region opening new doors for football in the National Capital. Delhi FC powered by Minerva …
Read More »FC Goa sign Makan Winkle Chothe from Punjab FC!
FC Goa has announced that the club has completed the permanent signing of Makan Winkle Chothe on a free transfer from I-League side Punjab FC. The 20-year-old has put pen to paper on a three-year deal which will keep the lad from Manipur with the Gaurs till the summer of …
Read More »Ranjit Bajaj offers AIFF, Minerva facilities for conducting Coaching courses & India Junior camps!
On July 3, 2020, Minerva Academy FC owner Ranjit Bajaj wrote two letters to the All India Football Federation (AIFF) offering up the Minerva Academy campus in Mohali for conducting coaching license courses and for training camps of the India junior teams for the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup …
Read More »Minerva Academy FC recommended for Rashtirya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2020!
Minerva Academy Football Club based out of Mohali, Punjab has been recommended for the prestigious Rashtirya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2020 under the category Identification and Nurturing of Budding Talent by Government of Punjab, Government of Haryana and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). Minerva Academy Football Club …
Read More »Minerva Academy staff step-up to donate blood in Chandigarh!
On Sunday, May 3, a total of fifteen Minerva Academy staff voluntarily donated blood to the blood bank society in Sector 37, Chandigarh. As the nationwide lockdown continues, the blood bank faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations. Responding to this, a total …
Read More »Ranjit Bajaj & Minerva Academy step forward with donation towards Covid-19 Relief Funds!
As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to spread rapidly all around the world, Minerva Academy owner Ranjit Bajaj has donated INR 500,000 (5 lakh) in four different donations towards the Punjab Chief Minister’s COVID Relief Fund (INR 1 Lakh Rupees), Haryana CORONA Relief Fund (INR 1 Lakh Rupees), PM Cares Fund …
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