There is a small village in Pandua, West Bengal. Their football club is called “Milan Sangha”. It was established in the year 1942. The people here are completely football-crazy. One of the Indian national players Mr. Syed Rahim Nabi comes from that village. He was trained under Mr. Bidyut Pal, a dedicated football coach of the village for last three generations. The farmers of Patra village have donated a piece of land for the joint football club.
Against that background, a football carnival/celebration was arranged on Sunday, December 1, 2013. It was a grand success. The village came alive with the sound of football. Four World teams were chosen: Brazil, Argentina, Spain and Germany, and SANTA donated their respective country-specific jerseys.
Aside: Hope this was a good predictor/outcome of the Final results of World Cup 2014.
Mr. Syed Rahim Nabi & Honourable MP, Dr. Ratna De Nag were present and participated in this Football Festival.
Mr. Syed Rahim Nabi was chosen as the First “Brand Ambassador” for this Initiative/project .
Event Info:
- Flag Hoisting (Three Clubs)
- Ceremonial walk through the village
- Reception/Speech to the villagers
- Back to the football field
- Breakfast for the kids
- Cultural Program organized by the village cultural committee
- Country specific Uniforms (Brazil, Germany, Spain & Argentina) – Donation
- Four soccer balls donation
- National Anthem
- First Match (Argentina vs Spain)
- Second Match (Germany vs Brazil)
- Lunch for players and guests
- Third Match (Exhibition-Ex-players of the village)
- Fourth Match (Kids vs Kids)
- Final Match (Germany vs Brazil)
- Winner Trophy: Brazil
- Runners up Trophy: Germany
- Man of the Match Award
Executive Brief:
An understanding/agreement was reached between “Brazilian Soccer Connection” of USA, “Milan Sangha FC” and Patra Bandhab Samity Club to initiate a football academy for the kids. The primary purpose of the academy will be “PLAYER DEVELOPMENT” and “PLAYER PLACEMENT” in Indian football clubs.
