Kerala names Vineeth as Youth icon

by Chittu Shetty August 2, 2017

Former Bengaluru FC and current Kerala Blasters player CK Vineeth has been honoured with the ‘Youth Icon of the state’ award

In the past couple of years, CK Vineeth has grown in to one of the biggest fan favourites among Kerala football fans. His contribution in Indian Super League for Kerala Blasters last year ensured them a passage to final for the second time in three years. After scoring five times for blasters, he turned out with seven goals for I League club Bengaluru FC, where Vineeth had grew into a potent attacking player while becoming a fan favourite too. Vineeth’s brace against Mohun Bagan in the finals of Federation cup this year ensured blues didn’t end the year without a trophy and AFC spot.

The award was given by Kerala State Youth Commission at a prestigious ceremony held in the state’s capital Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday. The Kannur born striker was chosen as the recipient of the award for his contribution in the field of sports in the state.

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The ceremony which was held at Government Women’s College in the capital city, saw several esteemed artists and celebrities receive accolades for excellence in their respective field of work. Kerala actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, agriculturist Rajesh Krishnan, writer PV Shaji Kumar and entrepreneur Varun Chandran were the other recipients bestowed with the award.

Vineeth was earlier felicitated by the Kerala Football Association along with defender Anas Edathodika for their excellent performances throughout the 2016-17 seasons. The Kannur-lad will now play permanently for blasters as he was the first player to be retained by the Yellow Army ahead of the fourth season of Indian Super League.

Vineeth Tweeted in response for the award, “A BIG thank you to the Kerala State Youth Commission for naming me Youth Icon of the Year in the field of Sports. #thankyou”