Kolkata: Football Sports Development Limited, which runs the Indian Super League, has rolled out its second-most ambitious project - the ISL Children's League.
Conceptualised by FSDL Chairperson Nita Ambani, the ISL Children’s League initiative was earlier announced in August 2019 ahead of ISL season 2019-20. Following the announcement, the ISL Children’s League saw its soft launch in November 2019.
Expressing her thoughts, Nita Ambani, Founder and Chairperson - FSDL, said, “I am delighted that FSDL’s vision to develop the football ecosystem in India has taken another giant leap. I believe that sports and education go hand in hand and it is imperative that children are encouraged to participate actively in competitive sport. Through the Children’s League initiative, we intend to provide a competitive platform for children to hone their skills from a very young age.” IANS