Sri Vijaya Puram, June 16: The Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs, A&N Administration, has launched a Khelo India Centre (KIC) – Football (Non-Residential) at Netaji Stadium, Mayabunder, during November, 2025 with the objective of identifying young sporting talent and providing free football coaching to aspiring players in the region. The KIC has been set up under the Khelo India Scheme of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in coordination with the Sports Authority of India.
The KIC which was non-functional during April and May, 2026 due to administrative reasons, is now re-opened with immediate effect. The Khelo India Centre will provide free football coaching in both morning and evening batches to boys and girls in the age group of 10 to 20 years, offering them an opportunity to develop their skills under professional guidance without any financial burden. Interested boys and girls in the age group of 10 to 22 years have been invited to enroll themselves for free football coaching facilities being offered at Netaji Stadium, Mayabunder. For further details, interested candidates may contact Past Champion Athlete, Shri K. Sathya Raj (Coach/Mentor), Phone No. 7695029245.