New Delhi: News9’s pioneering Indian Tigers & Tigresses initiative found its way in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, conquering yet another milepost in its journey to discover and train young footballers across the country. This pan-India initiative, aimed to search and nurture young footballing talents of the country, received a great response from its camp as the final regional trials concluded. The participants who have qualified for the next round will take part in a two-day camp in Delhi, March 8th and 9th, 2025.
The trials took place at the prestigious TR Turf in City Center, where a large crowd of enthusiastic young participants gathered. Boys and girls from all corners of the Kashmir valley made their way to the event, reflecting the passion and love for the sport. The participants were divided into the categories of 12-14 and 15-17 age groups.
The trials were an intense display of skill, agility, and determination to grab this once in a lifetime opportunity in their footballing career. The event also saw parents turn up to support their wards and encourage their passion for the game. The platform will provide a selected few a chance to train with the best in the field from Austria.
The excitement was visible as participants gave their everything into each shot, dribble and pass during the trials. The Srinagar leg wraps the regional trials and comes after a huge success across Indian cities, including Delhi, Ludhiana, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Palakkad, Ahmedabad and Kolkata.
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 (Completed | 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 concluded its final regional trial in the valley of Jammu and Kashmir in the city of Srinagar where children turned up in huge numbers to compete for an opportunity to train with the best in Austria. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
