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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
STEP partners with Angkor Tiger FC for youth development programme
STEP, a division of The Hindu Group, will partner with the Youth Development and Academy teams of the Cambodian Premier League team Angkor Tiger Football Club based in the city of Siem Reap. Angkor Tiger currently competes in the top division, while the academy teams (U-16 and U-19) participate in the national Cambodian Youth League. As part of the partnership, STEP will provide training to the Academy's players, focusing on vital English language speaking and communication skills, which will be delivered via STEP's proprietary learning platform. The partnership will help young academy players develop their non-football skills with improved English language communication, and enhance their future employment prospects. Speaking on the partnership, Pundi Sriram, Business Head of STEP, said, 'We are very excited to be a part of this partnership and bring our skilling programs to youth in Cambodia and help them achieve their long-term career aspirations.' Rohit Ramesh, Director of The Hindu Group, added, 'STEP, with their dedicated proprietary platform, will be able to provide curated English skill training solutions to the Academy players, which is a crucial necessity for their futures.' Sudhir Menon, Director of SkaSports, an Indian firm that owns a minority stake in the club, explained that the club has a responsibility for the holistic development of the players. 'Globally, only 1% of the players who are part of Elite Youth Development programs get a professional contract. As a club, we have a responsibility to every boy who wears our club jersey to prepare him for challenges both on and off the field. STEP's partnership is an initiative in that direction, to further empower and enhance their skills to succeed as professionals.' Akihiro Kato, Owner and Chairperson of Angkor Tiger FC, emphasised that this partnership is a crucial step in empowering the youth. 'This is a significant step forward in our mission to empower Cambodian youth through football. By enhancing their English communication skills, we are giving our players a better chance to succeed not only in football but also in life. Takahisa Kiyone, Chief Operating Officer, Angkor Tiger FC, said, 'With STEP's expertise, our academy players will gain vital language skills that will support them in international opportunities and beyond the pitch. We are proud to provide a more holistic education environment for the next generation'.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
SSVM Institutions signs a partnership with Cambodia's Angkor Tiger FC
SSVM Institutions, Coimbatore, announced an international partnership with Angkor Tiger Football Club, a premier Cambodian Premier League team based in the historic city of Siem Reap, on Thursday. Angkot Tiger is part-owned by Indian company SkaSports Investments Private Limited which picked up a minority stake in August 2023. SSVM Institutions will work closely with the senior management of Angkor Tiger FC to initiate student exchange programmes, educational excursions, and matchday experiences. In addition, SSVM aims to open up global academic opportunities for young Cambodian talents through its internationally benchmarked educational systems. Dr. Manimekalai Mohan, correspondent and founder, SSVM Institutions, said, 'this partnership with Angkor Tiger FC bears testimony to our belief that true learning transcends the walls of a classroom. By uniting the transformative power of education with the discipline and spirit of sport, we aspire to create meaningful opportunities for young learners in both Cambodia and India, shaping them into confident, compassionate global citizens.' Meanwhile, Rohit Ramesh, Director of SkaSports, remarked, 'For Angkor Tiger Football Club, an association with a reputed torchbearer of educational excellence and commitment is a motivation to keep pushing ourselves and to repose the faith put in us by our partner, the SSVM group.' 'Both organisations believe in the life-changing transformational power of sports and together we will exchange experiences and collectively create value to both our organisations,' added Sudhir Menon, Director of SkaSports & Angkor Tiger FC. Akihiro Kato, owner and chairperson of Angkor Tiger FC, said, 'our partnership with SSVM Institutions aligns perfectly with this vision. By combining education and football, we are not only creating better players but shaping better human beings who can represent Cambodia with pride on the international stage' Takahisa Kiyone, chief operating officer, Angkor Tiger FC, said, 'this collaboration marks a new chapter in our academy's journey. SSVM's educational excellence and global reach will enrich our players' lives far beyond the pitch. Together, we aim to create a development model where sport and learning go hand in hand, empowering Cambodian youth to dream bigger and reach further.'
The Hindu
07-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
New TNFA president Shanmugam sets forth his agenda to revive the sport in the State
Former Tamil Nadu football team captain S. Shanmugam, who was elected president of the Tamil Nadu Football Association (TNFA) last Saturday in an election held for the first time since 2014, spoke about his agenda over a phone call on Saturday. 'Every year, the association's registration is to be renewed with the Registrar of Societies under the Societies Registration Act (1860). This hasn't been done for a few years. Thus, the association is unable to receive grants from the SDAT and AIFF. So, my foremost task is to renew our registration,' he said. Claiming that the State championships for all age categories, including the senior category, have been discontinued for several years now, he said that he aims to revive them. 'The probables for the Nationals were selected from those tournaments. Around 40 would be selected first, and 20 would then be shortlisted for a 10-15 day camp for the Nationals. I intend to bring that back into practice. 'For instance, the junior (boys and girls) National football championship is to be held from July 10 to 25. For that, the State championships have been planned to be held for boys in Virudhunagar and for girls in Dindigul from June 20 to 27,' he said. The 62-year-old said that he wants to make it mandatory for the District associations to conduct their annual league, like the Chennai Football Association's senior division league. 'There was this Champions Club Trophy for the District league champions, which has been discontinued for around nine years now. The event helped clubs earn points for entry into the I-League. Consequently, the possibility of our (TN) clubs getting into the I-League has reduced. So, it is to be revived as well,' he added. Saying that he also intends to revive the premier National tournaments of the past across the State — like the Vittal Trophy and TFA Shield in Chennai and the Rockfort Trophy in Tiruchi — by getting into talks with the original sponsors, he added that there is a Super League Kerala-type 'Tamil Nadu Premier Football League' in the pipeline. 'It will have eight teams and will be played in the home-and-away format.' He further stated that a four- or five-member advisory committee will be formed, naming two members: the former CFA senior division league club and I-League champion Chennai City FC owner, Rohit Ramesh, and the Viva Chennai FC (CFA senior division) and Gokulam Kerala FC (I-League) owner, Praveen. Rohit currently also owns a minority stake of the Cambodian Club Angkor Tiger FC.
