Five talented kids - Akshay Sharma (Chandigarh), Jibin Devassy (Kerala), Lalremruata (Aizwal), Akash Mandal (Kolkata) and Gobinda Kar (Bardhaman) have been selected amongst the 135 finalists from across the country to represent India at the international Allianz Junior Football Camp to be held in Munich, Germany in association with FC Bayern Munich in August.
-- In addition, three most promising players from each of the teams - Chandigarh Warriors, Delhi Dribblers, Kerala Komets, Pune Phantoms, Hyderabad Havoks, Bangalore Burners Mumbai Movers and the East and North East - were awarded cash prizes worth Rs. 50,000, Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 15,000 respectively on the basis of their performance during the activity.
Three most promising players representing Mumbai were awarded cash prizes, as follows:
- Sohail Khatri- Rs. 50000
- Ansari Uzair- Rs.25000
- Atharva Kapse- Rs. 15000
The winners in Pune were selected on the basis of their superior football skills by an eminent panel of judges comprising of Beto (the flamboyant Brazilian forward currently with Churchill Bros in the I League; one of the finest foreigners to have played in India) and Arata Izumi (superstar Japanese midfielder, currently with Pune FC). In the East zone finale, the jury comprised of Anjan Kumar Mitra (Hon.General Secretary, Mohun Bagan) and Kalyan Chaubey, Former International Goalkeeper & Current Head - Youth evelopment, Mohun Bagan
The winners were felicitated by Subrat Mohanty (Head of Sales, Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance), Rituraj Bhattacharjee (Head-Market Management, Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance) and the rest of the jury.
The National Finals in Pune took place over a span of three days starting from 27th July wherein each of the 7 teams competed against each other while the East zone finale was a result of a selection process in Kolkata and other cities that began from 14th June with 20,000 students from 400 schools taking part across the East and North East of India.
Commenting on the initiative, Subrat Mohanty, Head of Sales, Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance says "The third season of the Junior Football Camp saw an even greater response this year with over 38,000 students from 800 schools coming forward for this initiative. The final matches against the seven teams from across the country have been very exciting and are a testimonial to the quality of football talent all over. We wish the winners all the best and hope they continue to pursue their love for the game after the interaction with international football stars."
Beto, popular Brazilian forward said, "I am very pleased to have been a part of the jury for the Bajaj Allianz Junior Football Camp. I feel this is a great initiative to explore football talent in the country and give them a chance to train with the one of the best football clubs in the world."
Arata Izumi, superstar Japanese midfielder, currently with Pune FC says, "Today's match reconfirmed the fact that there is immense talent for football in India. The exposure that the Junior Football Camp will give them is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that they should make the most of, especially those looking to pursue football at a professional level."
The Junior Football Camp is organized in association with Allianz, the official partner of FC Bayern Munich. The camp is held in Munich, Germany in August 2012 and gives teenagers from across the world between the ages of 14-16 years the opportunity to meet and train with the legendary FC Bayern Munich coaches on the club's official training ground. They would also get a chance to attend a match at Allianz Arena, the unique football stadium and meet football stars from FC Bayern Munich like Thomas Mueller, Bastian Schweinsteiger and others.
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About Bajaj Allianz
Bajaj Allianz is one of the leading Private Sector life & general insurance companies in India. Bajaj Allianz is a union between Allianz SE, the world's leading insurer and Bajaj Finserv Limited (recently demerged from Bajaj Auto Limited, one of India's most respected names). Allianz SE is a leading insurance conglomerate globally and one of the largest asset managers in the world, managing assets worth over a Trillion Euros (over Rs. 55, 00,000 crores). At Bajaj Allianz, customer delight is our guiding principle. Ensuring world class solutions by offering you customized products with transparent benefits supported by the best technology is our business philosophy. Bajaj Allianz began its operations in 2001 and today has a pan-India presence with over with offices and presence in over 1100+ towns in the country. The companies have been constantly expanding its operations to be close to their customers.
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