Airtel Rising Stars
Airtel Rising Stars finalise its 12 prodigies
Airtel Rising Stars India’s largest under-16 soccer talent hunt, saw 52 kids compete through high level football action at a five-day camp-cum-selections camp in Bangalore
The camp saw some fierce competition amongst 52 talented kids selected across 16 cities
12 of the most promising youngsters (11 players and one goalkeeper) were selected and will be awarded the chance-of-a-lifetime to train at the Manchester United Soccer School and kick-off a career in professional football
Airtel Rising Stars, an initiative launched by Bharti Airtel to provide young talented footballers the chance-of-a-lifetime to train at the Manchester United Soccer Schools, today culminated its hunt and selected 12 talented kids who will travel and train at the prestigious school in England in November this year. The five-day selection camp took place under the guidance of Manchester United coaches. The 52 players also got some handy tips and nuances from Manchester United Football Legend and former England football captain Bryan Robson.
During the camp, 52 shortlisted players were put through their paces by four Manchester United coaches, Michael McClean, Mick Bennett, Andrew Cunningham and Kevin O’Connell. The players were divided into four teams of 12 each and were tested on some specific parameters – physical attributes, individual skills, match situations and their performances in actual matches before 12 of the best players were chosen to travel to Manchester United for a week and to train alongside the Manchester United Academy team. The five day camp was a culmination of the three month long talent hunt that was conducted across 16 cities with the support of the respective state and district associations.
Bharat Bambawale, Global Brand Director, Bharti Airtel, talking at the culmination of the campaign said, The Airtel Rising Stars initiative embodies our strong and everlasting association with sports that appeals to discerning and contemporary urban youth audience of today. Soccer represents the principles of team-play and friendship – thus making it a perfect fit for brand Airtel. We see great potential for the sport in India and with initiatives like these; Airtel would like to contribute in building the future of football in the country.
He further added, Today we have found our 12 Rising Stars who will rub shoulders with the best at the Manchester Soccer School at London. We at Airtel wish them all the best and hope they will make the most out of this great opportunity & bring alive their dream to train at one of the most prestigious and respected soccer institution- The Manchester United Soccer School.
Khaleel, President Karnataka State Football Association, said, Airtel Rising Stars is a great initiative by Airtel that will help nurture young football talent in the country & give the much needed boost to the sport.
The unique format of Airtel Rising Stars program ensured that every player got an equal opportunity to showcase their skills and playing acumen through the series of selection criteria.
The final 12 players are; Mukul Mohindra(GK) and Kartikeya Swarup from New Delhi, Russel Lyndoh and Remitri Thama from Shillong, Ashish Sharma and Porus F Shroff from Mumbai, Jijo & Rahul from Kochi, Afdal from Calicut, Krishanu Santra from Kolkata, Teja Pawan Kumar from Hyderabad and Rushabh Dhere from Pune,
The camp saw some fierce competition amongst 52 talented kids selected across 16 cities
12 of the most promising youngsters (11 players and one goalkeeper) were selected and will be awarded the chance-of-a-lifetime to train at the Manchester United Soccer School and kick-off a career in professional football
Airtel Rising Stars, an initiative launched by Bharti Airtel to provide young talented footballers the chance-of-a-lifetime to train at the Manchester United Soccer Schools, today culminated its hunt and selected 12 talented kids who will travel and train at the prestigious school in England in November this year. The five-day selection camp took place under the guidance of Manchester United coaches. The 52 players also got some handy tips and nuances from Manchester United Football Legend and former England football captain Bryan Robson.
During the camp, 52 shortlisted players were put through their paces by four Manchester United coaches, Michael McClean, Mick Bennett, Andrew Cunningham and Kevin O’Connell. The players were divided into four teams of 12 each and were tested on some specific parameters – physical attributes, individual skills, match situations and their performances in actual matches before 12 of the best players were chosen to travel to Manchester United for a week and to train alongside the Manchester United Academy team. The five day camp was a culmination of the three month long talent hunt that was conducted across 16 cities with the support of the respective state and district associations.
Bharat Bambawale, Global Brand Director, Bharti Airtel, talking at the culmination of the campaign said, The Airtel Rising Stars initiative embodies our strong and everlasting association with sports that appeals to discerning and contemporary urban youth audience of today. Soccer represents the principles of team-play and friendship – thus making it a perfect fit for brand Airtel. We see great potential for the sport in India and with initiatives like these; Airtel would like to contribute in building the future of football in the country.
He further added, Today we have found our 12 Rising Stars who will rub shoulders with the best at the Manchester Soccer School at London. We at Airtel wish them all the best and hope they will make the most out of this great opportunity & bring alive their dream to train at one of the most prestigious and respected soccer institution- The Manchester United Soccer School.
Khaleel, President Karnataka State Football Association, said, Airtel Rising Stars is a great initiative by Airtel that will help nurture young football talent in the country & give the much needed boost to the sport.
The unique format of Airtel Rising Stars program ensured that every player got an equal opportunity to showcase their skills and playing acumen through the series of selection criteria.
The final 12 players are; Mukul Mohindra(GK) and Kartikeya Swarup from New Delhi, Russel Lyndoh and Remitri Thama from Shillong, Ashish Sharma and Porus F Shroff from Mumbai, Jijo & Rahul from Kochi, Afdal from Calicut, Krishanu Santra from Kolkata, Teja Pawan Kumar from Hyderabad and Rushabh Dhere from Pune,
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