New Delhi: Bengaluru’s Orchids School ground was the centre of attention this Saturday as the city hosted a highly anticipated leg of the News9 Indian Tigers and Tigresses Talent Hunt. This nationwide initiative, aimed at identifying and nurturing young football talents, witnessed an overwhelming response from aspiring players across South India.
The atmosphere was electric as hundreds of boys and girls showcased their skills to impress the scouting team and the organizers. The boys and girls displayed remarkable determination and skill, striving to seize this unique opportunity to advance in their football careers. The event attracted not only passionate young athletes but also supportive parents who travelled from across the country to encourage their children and witness their ward’s passion for the game.
The best performers from both categories (12-14 and 15-17) provide a platform for a wide range of talented youngsters to demonstrate their football prowess and get a rare chance to train with the finest in the business in Austria. Bengaluru’s leg followed the successful zonal trials in Punjab and saw intense competition across all categories.
The Indian Tigers and Tigresses Talent Hunt is more than just a competition—it’s a gateway to a professional footballing career for India’s most promising young athletes. With the immense talent on display in Bengaluru, the future of Indian football looks brighter than ever.
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 | ORCHIDS The International School in Yelahanka, Honnenahalli, Yelahanka Hobli, Doddaballapur Rd, North, Taluk, Bengaluru, Honnenahalli, Karnataka 560064 |
| Maharashtra | 16th Feb 2025 (Sunday) | Mumbai | 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 | Noorani Football Ground, 18/607, Neyyandi Rd, New Extension, Thondikulam, Nurani, Agrahara, Palakkad, Kerala – 678004 |
| Gujarat | 22nd Feb 2025 (Saturday) | Ahmedabad | Government Sports Hostel, Opp. Chanakya School, Near Shukan Cross Road, Nikol-Naroda Road, Nikol, Ahmedabad |
| West Bengal | 23rd Feb 2025 (Sunday) | Kolkata | 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 |
Following a massive turnout in Bangalore, the best performers of the two categories (12-14 and 15-17) now progress to next stage, moving close to the opportunity to train with the finest in Austria. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
