Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], July 28: Juggernaut FC will represent Gujarat at the upcoming AIFF Hero Futsal Club Championship 2024–25 in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand. Sponsored by Strikers 11, Juggernaut FC is the first club from Gujarat to participate in the premier national futsal tournament, marking a significant milestone for the state’s football ecosystem.
Philip Job, Executive Committee Member of the Gujarat State Football Association (GSFA) and Secretary of Ahmedabad District Football Association (ADFA), described the achievement as a proud moment for Gujarat football.
“Juggernaut FC’s qualification for the national championship reflects the growing popularity and standard of futsal in the state. We are confident the team will represent us with a great deal of skill and passion and make us all proud with its performance,” he said.
With growing interest in the fast-paced, indoor variant of football, the tournament is seen as a crucial platform for showcasing emerging talent from the region.
Abheshek Rai, Team Head of Juggernaut FC, said, “Our focus has been on building a strong grassroots programme and a competitive team culture. Representing Gujarat at the national level is a huge honour, and we will put our best foot forward. The support from GSFA, ADFA, and our sponsor Strikers 11 has been instrumental in our success.”
Also present on the occasion were Dhruvin Parikh and Abhi Doshi, representatives of sponsor Strikers 11, Dr. Adit Patel, physiotherapist from NX Health, Kshitij Jain, Juggernaut FC Coach, Hardipkumar Majirana, Juggernaut FC’s Manager, Jenishsinh Rana, Defender and stat-level qualifier of last year from Juggernaut FC, and Shibu Sunny, Attacker, who has been a part of the Indian futsal camp.
Juggernaut FC’s qualification and participation in the tournament underscore the rising potential of futsal in Gujarat and reflect growing interest and investment in football. The team will travel to Rudrapur in the coming days to begin their campaign in the national championship.
The AIFF Hero Futsal Club Championship is the country’s flagship futsal competition, bringing together top clubs from across the country.
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