Bhaichung Bhutia Launches India's Largest Football Trials

Football icon Bhaichung Bhutia has initiated India's largest-ever football trials through the Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools. The trials will cover 50 cities and aim to identify young talent nationwide. Over 6,000 players aged 9-18 will be evaluated by certified coaches, with selected talents training at BBFS Residential Academy.

Football icon Bhaichung Bhutia has inaugurated India's most extensive football trials to date, aiming to discover and nurture young talent across the nation.

The initiative, which kicks off this month, will span 50 cities including Jalandhar, Patiala, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Mysuru, Mangalore, Bangalore, and Belgaum.

Organised by Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools (BBFS) and powered by enJogo, the trials are set to feature over 6,000 players aged 9-18. These young athletes will showcase their skills in front of AIFF/AFC certified coaches.

Bhutia's goal is to harness the potential from diverse regions, offering young talents the opportunity to develop their skills at the BBFS Residential Academy.

"Football in India needs a strong foundation, and that starts with youth development," Bhutia stated in a release.

The trials, which will be conducted in phases over seven months with over 200 participants in each city, are expected to identify India's future football stars. Selected players will get the chance to train at BBFS, an academy with a notable track record in producing national team professionals.

Among its distinguished alumni are Manbhakupar Malngiang, Lionel D Rymme, and Deepika Pal.

(With inputs from agencies.)