The first version of Dream Sports Championship, a nationwide U-17 soccer competitors kicked off in Mumbai and Kolkata on Monday.

The event options six groups from main AIFF-accredited golf equipment and academies (East Bengal, Reliance Foundation Young Champs, Mumbai City FC, Chennaiyin FC, Bengaluru Soccer Schools, FC Goa) and can catalyze figuring out younger expertise, with the potential to symbolize the nation on a world stage.

With the involvement of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), this event gives gamers a pathway to choice for the National Camp in June.

The DSC, launched by Dream Sports Foundation seeks to raise youth-based competitions in Indian soccer and is the nation’s solely second such U17 Football Competition. The event goals to offer aspiring soccer champions with a platform to showcase their expertise on the highest degree.

Commenting concerning the launch, Bhavit Sheth, COO & Co-founder, of Dream Sports mentioned, “We believe that the path to creating world-class champions is by building long-term and sustainable programs. In addition to our already existing grassroots training and mentorship programs, we have now added high-quality competition and avenues for early talent identification via the Dream Sports Championship. This platform will help scouts tap into India’s vast potential at an early stage and groom potential talent. We are thankful to AIFF for its support and look forward to DSC becoming a springboard for identification of future national champions.”

In the upcoming 2024 soccer version, collaborating groups will kick off their journey within the Regional Round Phase. Spanning throughout six cities — Mumbai, Delhi, Shillong, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Goa — the Regional Round Phase is scheduled from April 1 to April 18.

Subsequently, the highest eight groups will advance to the nationwide last slated for May 2024 in Mumbai. Notably, the nationwide rounds might be broadcast dwell on FanCode, guaranteeing widespread entry and engagement.

The Kolkata and Mumbai legs will begin on April 1 and proceed until April 7 and eight respectively. The remaining 4 legs of the event will subsequently happen in Shillong, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Goa.