Raksha Khadse Visits NorthEast United FC, Commends Club’s Grassroots Talent
Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Khadse, visited NorthEast United FC and interacted with the club’s management, coaching staff and young footballers, appreciating the club’s efforts towards identifying and nurturing football talent from across the country, particularly from the North East region.
The visit was attended by Mandar Tamhane, Chief Executive Officer, NorthEast United FC; Rohit Thorat; Naushad Moosa, Technical Director and Reserve Team Head Coach; along with members of the club’s management team, coaching staff and young footballers.
During the interaction, the club’s leadership briefed Raksha Khadse on NorthEast United FC’s youth development philosophy, talent identification framework and long-term vision for creating a sustainable pathway for young footballers.
The Minister was informed about the club’s extensive talent scouting initiative led by Naushad Moosa, under which coaches travelled across various parts of the country to identify promising young footballers. Players were scouted through the club’s network of coaches and former players, youth competitions organised by the All India Football Federation, and continuous monitoring of players representing India at youth national team levels.
Raksha Khadse also reiterated the Government’s commitment to promoting grassroots sports, strengthening athlete development systems and creating greater opportunities for young sportspersons across the country.
