New Delhi: News9’s pathbreaking ‘Indian Tigers and Tigresses’ initiative, India’s largest football talent search, made an exciting stop in Kolkata, marking another milestone in its journey to discover and train young footballers across the country. The initiative aims to identify boys and girls aged 12-14 and 15-17, providing them with an exceptional opportunity to hone their skills and advance to the international stage.
The trials in Kolkata took place at Orchids The International School, Joka, where a sea of eager participants gathered, coming from different regions to display their footballing abilities. The event was a spectacle of passion and talent, as young hopefuls dribbled, passed, and struck with precision, each one vying for a chance to progress to the next stage of the competition.
Parents cheered on from the sidelines, delighted by the incredible opportunity their children were part of. The excitement was palpable, as the talent hunt presented these young footballers with a platform to shine and potentially change their futures amidst their peers and have an opportunity to train with the best in the field in Austria.
Divided into the age groups 12-14 and 15-17, the trials saw brilliant performances, with the best talents moving to the next. The outstanding performers from Kolkata will now move on to a two-day camp in Delhi, where they will compete against the finest young footballers from across India. The camp now moves to Srinagar where more talented youngsters will get their last chance to be part of the initiative.
Event partners:
Nutrition partner: Amul
Green Energy partner: GAIL
School Partner: Orchids The International School
Technical partner: Sudeva Delhi FC – Mr. Anuj Gupta co-owner and President of Sudeva FC & President of Delhi Soccer Association
The “Indian Tigers and Tigresses” has also partnered with the best in the business from Europe – DFB Pokal, Bundesliga, India Football Centre, IFI, BVB, and RIESPO among others. The programme is supported by the Government of India.
| State | Trail Date | City | School |
| Delhi | 8th & 9th Feb 2025 (Saturday & Sunday) | Delhi (Completed) | Orchids The International School, Sector – 19, Dwarka Goyla Dairy, New Delhi |
| Punjab | 12th Feb 2025 (Wednesday) | Ludhiana (Completed) | Kotala, Samrala, Ludhiana |
| Karnataka | 15th Feb 2025 (Saturday) | Bengaluru (Completed) | ORCHIDS The International School in Yelahanka, Honnenahalli, Yelahanka Hobli, Doddaballapur Rd, North, Taluk, Bengaluru, Honnenahalli, Karnataka 560064 |
| Maharashtra | 16th Feb 2025 (Sunday) | Mumbai (Completed) | Orchids The International School, Cosmos Arcade, Azad Nagar, Opposite Brahmand Phase 4, Beside TMC Water Tank, Kolshet, Thane (West), Maharashtra 400607 |
| Kerala | 18th Feb 2025 (Tuesday) | Palakkad (Completed) | Noorani Football Ground, 18/607, Neyyandi Rd, New Extension, Thondikulam, Nurani, Agrahara, Palakkad, Kerala – 678004 |
| Gujarat | 22nd Feb 2025 (Saturday) | Ahmedabad (Completed) | Government Sports Hostel, Opp. Chanakya School, Near Shukan Cross Road, Nikol-Naroda Road, Nikol, Ahmedabad |
| West Bengal | 23rd Feb 2025 (Sunday) | Kolkata (Completed) | Thakurpukur – Bibirhat – Bakrahat – Raipur Rd, Rasapunja, Kolkata, Raypur, West Bengal 700104 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 27th Feb 2025 (Thursday) | Srinagar | Trc turf ground 3RFH+M2J, Srinagar |
| Final at Delhi | 8th & 9th March 2025 (Saturday & Sunday) | Delhi | Sudeva FC, New Delhi |
News9’s trailblazing initiative has continued to see amazing participation as Tiger and Tigress reached the city of joy Kolkata where children came in huge numbers to compete for a chance to train with the best in Austria. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
