ISL club FC Goa launches Junior Gaurs League

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Goa, February 2: The Forca Goa Foundation, which is a sister concern of Hero Indian Super League club FC Goa, launched its state-wide mini league, "The Junior Gaurs League".

The Junior Gaurs League was kicked off by FC Goa's Portuguese professional Bruno Pinheiro.

The competition, which is being conducted for the second year running, has 64 participating schools from across the state. There are 32 teams each in the North and South of Goa, including 16 schools that are part of the Foundation's Grassroots program.

The North and South Zone teams are further divided into eight groups of four teams each that play each other on a home and away basis. The top teams from each group qualify for the quarterfinals.

The mini league will run for 45 days and will see children participate across three age groups this year, as compared to just two age groups last year. Besides the inclusion of the new U-8 age category, this year will also feature girls participating in the league for the first time.

This is a huge step forward for girl's football in Goa, as it allows girls to participate in competitive football at a young age. This is also the first step towards realizing the foundations dream of having an inclusive grassroots program for children, irrespective of gender.

Through the Junior Gaurs League, the foundation wishes to get children from across the state to participate and enjoy the beautiful game. It also gives the foundation and club the opportunity to scout talented players and help develop them further.

(Source: FC Goa Media)