India Khelo Football Workshop returns to Mumbai for its 4th Season

by Chittu Shetty September 6, 2024

The Indian Khelo Football (IKF) Workshop returns to Mumbai this September, bringing with it an exceptional platform for aspiring footballers to showcase their skills and seize opportunities that could transform their careers.

Now in its fourth season, the IKF Workshop has already made a significant impact on the football landscape in India, creating pathways for young players to enter professional circuits both domestically and internationally.

The IKF Trials is well known program that was started with just 17 cities and over 2,000 participants in 1^st year, IKF’s reach has expanded tremendously. The second season saw participation from 40 cities with over 5,000 young footballers. By the third season, IKF covered 58 cities, with more than 10,000 participants. These events attracted scouts from 24 Indian Super League (ISL) and I-League clubs and top academies- eager to scout the next big football talent.

The IKF workshop serves as a launch pad for young athletes to make a name for themselves, providing exposure to professional clubs and direct entry into advanced football training programs. Premier League academy scouts & agents will come to India to do technical assessment and provide feedback to aspiring Indian football players. They will also be recommending players who will be then showcased to International academies for 100% scholarship seats.

Take the example of Shubham Navelkar, a Mumbai-based player who reached the national finals of the Season 3 workshop. Recognized for his outstanding potential, he was scouted by the International Football Academy de Portugal under a scholarship program, giving him the opportunity to train at one of Europe’s reputed football institutions.

Similarly, Aayansh Mulley from Maharashtra was scouted by the Football School of India and is now actively playing in the MFA Youth Leagues on a scholarship. Neel Khandeparker’s story is another inspiring one—he was selected by Buckswood School, United Kingdom, showcasing how IKF is bridging the gap between local talent and global platforms.

This week the IKF workshop in Mumbai is being conducted in association with Sportsfort

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What’s in Store:

• Expertise from the Best: The IKF team, backed by a collective 30+ years of experience in UK and European professional clubs and academies, is here to provide you with invaluable insights and assessments.
• Tailored Feedback: Receive personalized feedback and assessment reports, thanks to IKF’s MI-TAS Report, curated specifically for your playing position by PFSA-certified scouts and Premier League Academy scouts.
• Elite Opportunities: Exceptional players have a shot at flying to the UK for the Elite Player Development program, courtesy of 100% scholarships provided by IKF.
• Zonal Finals Wild Card: City workshop winners earn a direct entry to the IKF National finals, a chance to compete at one of India’s biggest football trials.

Date: 20 September to 29 September

For whom – 2006 to 2013

Cities:

Bangalore – 21-22 Sept

Mumbai – 25-26 Sept

Delhi – 28-29 Sept

Key Takeaways:

• MI-TAS Report (Assessment Report) will be shared with all the players. The report will be according to the player’s position & contain his ratings which will be given by a PFSA-certified scout & PL Academy scouts.
• Assessment & Feedback by Premier League Scouts
• Counseling session by Premier League Scout and Agent
• 100% scholarship in partner academies in Europe for elite development program
• City workshop winners will get direct entry into the IKF Zonal finals

Also Read: Discover the Transformative Power of the IKF Workshop: Real Stories, Real Success

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