Shillong Lajong FC (Football CLub), a little known soccer club from a north-eastern Indian state of Maghalaya has made history in the Indian football world. It got entry into the I-League and in its first appearance in the league the club made to the finals of premiere Federation Cup Tournament. It held on to its nerves till end with many missed chances. Finally it lost only on penalties. The young boys probably could not handle the pressure, not being used to it.
The club was formed in Shillong, Meghalaya with the prime objective of improve diminishing football standard in the state, and to spot, train and nurture local football talent. 'Lajong' in the local Khasi language means 'our own'. In Shillong, Professionally managed Lajong has access to the largest student base in the north-east and has a strong fan support in the region.
India football's legendary star Baichung Bhutia is from the region.
The club is being sponsored by some major corporates. People are looking forward to times when football will be flourishing all over the region.
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Monday, January 4, 2010
Friday, September 4, 2009
Recent achievements by Indian sportsmen
Some significant sports news:
1. Its the first time in history of Indian tennis that Indian have advanced to second round of a grand slam tennis tournament in both men's and women's signles. Congradulations and best wishes to sania Mirza and Somdev Ddevvarman, and to all Indians. There are also two more Indians, Mahesh Bhupati and Leander Paes, with different partners particiapting in Men's Doubles and Mixed Doubles. In Mixed Doubles they hold top two seedings.
2. Force One, the team owned by Vijay Mallya, in Formula 1 GP motoracing has one points for the first time. Its car came second.
3. Nehru Cup football tournament was recently held in Delhi where 5 countries other than India participated. India won the title. For the semi-finals and finals, the stadium stnads were full to capacity. Hope this is representative of increasing popularity of sports other than cricket. All India Football Federation has announced cash awards for each player of the winning team
1. Its the first time in history of Indian tennis that Indian have advanced to second round of a grand slam tennis tournament in both men's and women's signles. Congradulations and best wishes to sania Mirza and Somdev Ddevvarman, and to all Indians. There are also two more Indians, Mahesh Bhupati and Leander Paes, with different partners particiapting in Men's Doubles and Mixed Doubles. In Mixed Doubles they hold top two seedings.
2. Force One, the team owned by Vijay Mallya, in Formula 1 GP motoracing has one points for the first time. Its car came second.
3. Nehru Cup football tournament was recently held in Delhi where 5 countries other than India participated. India won the title. For the semi-finals and finals, the stadium stnads were full to capacity. Hope this is representative of increasing popularity of sports other than cricket. All India Football Federation has announced cash awards for each player of the winning team
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