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What's the story?
Parash Boro, a 14-year old football prodigy from Assam has been given a huge impetus to his dream of donning the national jersey with an opportunity to train with Bangkok FC later this month that can possibly translate into a contract with the club at a later stage.
In case you didn't know...
The 14-year old studies in St.Peter's National Academy in Dudhnoi and stays in the Balasara locality of Assam. The youngest of three children, the hardworking youngster was invited for a trial with the Delhi United FC, in November last year. Delhi United later informed Sportskeeda that Boro was rejected during the trials.
This is the second time that a young footballer from Assam has been picked to train with a foreign club. Chandan Boro, a 9-year old from Udalgari district was selected to train with German club TSG Hoffenheim after an impressive show in the U Dream Football selections as part of a coalition between U Sports Mumbai and Germany.
The heart of the Matter
Having taken to the game since the age of 10, Parash's performance in the Goalpura U14 district tournament and his trial with Delhi United FC caught the eye of Bangkok FC scouts, who have given him an opportunity to hone his talent with a short training stint at the club.
Following an impressive show in the trials at Delhi United FC, Bangkok FC offered to train the blossoming youngster this year. However, his family's economic state could play antagonist to the dream.
The youngster, who plays the role of a striker is very excited to train at the club and was given the No.10 jersey ahead of his training program that is certain to boost his confidence ahead of the training camp.
What's Next?
Despite this three-month-trial, it might take a few years before Boro can actually qualify to get a contract at Bangkok FC. FIFA regulations state that a player under the age of 18 cannot sign for a club outside his home country unless his parents (or guardians) move there.
Author's Take
It is indeed heartening to see the fact that the football potential in India continues to grow and is being recognised on an international level, which can only aid the rise of the sport in the country.
