Mohali, March 16, 2022:RoundGlass Punjab FC is among five teams taking part in the inaugural edition of the JSW Youth Cup 2021-22, which is being held in Bellary, Karnataka from March 15-28, 2022.
The competition will see five teams from residential academies — Dempo SC, Reliance Foundation Young Champs, SESA FA Goa, Bengaluru FC, and RoundGlass Punjab FC, face off in a League-cum-knockout format, which will see each team play the other once in the first phase and the top four sides subsequently qualifying for the semi-finals.
A squad of 20 players from the RoundGlass Punjab Football Academy’s U-18 team will represent the Club at the tournament. The team will be led by Ed Engelkes, Technical Director – Youth Programs, RoundGlass Punjab FC, and will play its first match against SESA FA Goa on March 17, 2022.
Nikolaos Topoliatis, Football Director, RoundGlass Punjab FC, said, “We are excited to play against teams from some of the best youth academies in India. Competing in tournaments against quality opposition is crucial for the development of young players and more so now, given that the pandemic has restricted opportunities for exposure in recent times. We wish our team all the very best and are looking forward to the action!”
RoundGlass Punjab Football Academy is a fully-residential facility in Mohali, Punjab with best-in-class amenities such as hostel, kitchen, learning centre, medical facility, gym, and recreation room — with a focus on the development of young athletes through the principles of Wholistic Wellbeing.
The 20-member RoundGlass Punjab FC squad comprises:
Goalkeepers:AyushDeshwal, Aditya Singh Thakur
Defenders:Aniket Yadav, Gurpreet Singh, Mohammed Sohel Khan, M Leidong, Manav Singh, Tekcham Abhishek Singh, NgarinShaiza
Midfielders:TourangbamZaithleen Singh, Bishu Sharma, Sunil Soren, ManglenthangKipgen, Moirangthem Berlin Singh
RoundGlass Punjab FC’sfixtures for the league phase are as follows:
Date
Opponent
Time
Mar 17
SESA FA Goa
7 AM
Mar 19
Reliance Foundation Young Champs
7 AM
Mar 21
Dempo SC
4 PM
Mar 23
Bengaluru FC
4 PM
About RoundGlass Punjab FC
RoundGlass Punjab FC is a dynamic new entrant in Indian football that aims to channelize the energy of the youth towards the sport and place India on the world football map. We are establishing a unique brand of fast, progressive, and inspiring football that our fans and supporters have come to love. The Club, which boasts promising domestic and international players, is redefining football coaching, infrastructure, and grassroots development in Punjab with the aim of identifying and nurturing talent to international standards.
RoundGlass Sports is creating opportunities for children and youth to take up and excel in sports such as football, hockey, and tennis in India, underpinned by the principles of Wholistic Wellbeing. Our aim is to channelize their energy and help develop and unlock their full potential. To this end, we’re transforming sports in Punjab and the rest of India by building infrastructure, providing high-quality coaching and training, and cultivating a culture of sports participation through its Academy and Grassroots programs.
