Bangalore gets ready for under - 14 All India Football Tourney

Media Release

Bangalore, 30 Jun 2014: There is football in the air without doubt.  The World Cup football action in Brazil is now almost in the final stages. 

 

At the same time, Bangalore is getting ready to host the All India Under-14 five a side football tournament at the Bangalore Football Stadium.  The tournament that will be held on Saturday July 26 and Sunday July 27 will have 64 teams battling out for glory.  This will be one great opportunity for the young under-14 footballers to show their talent.  With India hosting the Under-17 FIFA World Cup in 2017 there cannot be a better opportunity than the forthcoming tournament. 

 

 

Karnataka State Football Association (KSFA) president A R Khaleel lauded the initiative and felt that many players have an opportunity to show their true football talent in the tournament. 

 

Lot of planning and efforts have gone into making the tournament a memorable one both for the visiting teams and Karnataka teams as well.  The tournament is the brainchild of Denz Foundation who are helping to enhance and encourage the young players to play for the country one day hopefully.  Under-14 football teams from most schools, football academies and clubs will be seen in action.

 

The tournament is being organized with the cooperation of the state department of youth and sports, Karnataka state Football Association and the Bangalore district Football Association. 

 

The referees from the football body will oversee the matches that will be played over 25 minutes per game.  Total prize money of Rs1 lac will be given away for the last 4 teams.  Besides, there will also be individual prizes for the best performers in the tournament.

 

Entry for the tournament is free on both days.

 

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