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New Delhi:<\/strong> The opening ceremony of Delhi Youth League, first competitive football league for children under-14 age group was organized at the Delhi Public School, R.K Puram, New Delhi. The League has been started by Paul Schuttenbelt a Dutch Expat, in cooperation with Kutumb Foundation and The Embassy of The Netherlands.<\/p>\n

Paul Schuttenbelt \u2013 Director, Urban Solutions said, \u201cThe objective behind setting up Delhi Youth League is to develop the sport of football at the grass root levels in India. We believe the best teacher is the game itself, and therefore, our aim is to give equal opportunity to children from different economic backgrounds to come and play through a fun and learning based system.\u201d<\/p>\n

Supporting the initiative, Alphonsus Stoelinga \u2013 The Ambassador of The Netherlands said, \u201cSports are an important part of life for many Dutch people and football is the most popular sport. We feel proud to be part of the Delhi Youth League,and look forward to more competitive matches between the kids, to uplift the sports culture and promote it more in India.\u201d<\/p>\n

Setting the tone further, Dr. D.R. Saini – Principal, Delhi Public School R.K Puram said, “Such tournaments are crucial in order to tap young footballing talent in this country and we are proud to be the host school for an event like this.\u201d <\/p>\n

The Delhi youth league will has over 24 teams in 4 age groups, under 8, under 10 under 12 and under 14. The daylong tournament was one way to gauge how football is beginning to get popular as it saw participation from various schools, neighbourhood teams, NGO\u2019s and groups of friends playing matches of 20 minutes duration.<\/p>\n

As a follow up DYL will now start on 13th January where matches are held every Sunday over a period of four months starting January 2013.
At the inaugural day, young kids, kitted and equipped with shin-pads, look relaxed but focused. And with the coaches and enthusiastic parents cheering from the sidelines at their young players, the air around the place seemed fun yet professional. Players came from various social, cultural and economic backgrounds, but on the field it was the spirit of the game that was overpowered the differences.<\/p>\n

Present at the launch were  Chima Okorie – Former professional football striker and Wim Koevermans \u2013 Chief Coach of Indian Football team.
The winners of the tournament were;<\/p>\n

\u2022 Under 8: Kutumb Foundation
\u2022 Under 10: DPS R.K Puram;
\u2022 Under 12: Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools
\u2022 Under 14: Kutumb Foundation
You can also visit the website: http:\/\/www.ddsil.com\/DelhiYouthLeague\/aboutdyl.html<\/a><\/p>\n

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By Indian Sports News Network<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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