East Bengal notched up consecutive wins in the Calcutta Football League after beating BSS Sporting6-0 at Barrackpore‘s Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay Stadium on Tuesday.
East Bengal jumps to third place in Group A after the win and now has 11 points from six matches. The top three teams in the group will advance to the Super Six round.
Chaku Mandi, David Lalhlansanga, Muhammed Ashiq, Naseeb Rahman, Mark Zothanpuia, and Guite Vanlalpeka bagged a goal apiece for the Bino George-coached side.
United Kolkata SC (not to be confused with Nabab Bhattacharya's United SC) are leading the table in Group B with 19 points in 7 games, having won 6 of their matches so far, and drawn with mighty Diamond Harbour FC.
The club was formed in 2024 and won the Kolkata League Championship and secured a promotion to Premier Division in the very first year
Some details about the club:
On a day Mohun Bagan won their maiden League Winners Shield, the city witnessed the launch of another football club, United Kolkata Sports Club with an ambitious 'goal to play in the top-tier Indian Super League'.
The club, which has named former India footballer Deepak Mondal as its head coach during the launch here on Monday, will kick off its journey from the First Division in the Calcutta Football League in the upcoming season. "We will have our team building soon and will start our journey from first division in the next season," Mondal said. Backed by city-based private educational conglomerate Techno India Group, the club also has tied up with Brazilian former Mohun Bagan forward Jose Ramirez Barreto. "With his extensive experience and expertise, he is expected to lead the team to new heights," the club said in a statement. The club will have practice grounds at Salt Lake.
"The club aims to compete with new talents by taking in players from universities across India. Our goal is to feature in the ISL," said secretary of the club, Debdutt Roychowdhury. He further announced their plans to open a sports university for the students to pursue their career further in sports.
In their very first year, the club has achieved a championship title — an unparalleled feat in Kolkata football history. United Kolkata SC was officially launched on April 15, 2024, and began training under Coach Deepak Mondal in May. Within a few months, they have achieved massive success. The club’s founder and secretary, Debdut Roychowdhury, had dreamt of becoming champions from day one and that dream was realised on this historic day. Debdut Roychowdhury said: “Although it might seem surprising, this was always our goal. We aimed to bring a change to Maidan football and secure a promotion to the Premier Division by becoming champions. I told the players in the dressing room that our mission isn’t over yet — we have to win. While most teams don’t practice 5-6 days a week at this level, we did and it paid off.”
Have you been a football player in your school’s team, represented the university but then failed to make a cut in professional football due to limited opportunities and infrastructure? Undoubtedly, academics are crucial in a student’s life. But sports also play a pivotal role in shaping individuals into future leaders. They learn essential life skills such as self-discipline, commitment, teamwork, and promote healthy lifestyle habits. Moreover, sports encourage decision-making and problem-solving abilities, offering holistic training. Inspired by this vision and driven by a greater idea, Debdut Roychowdhury has founded the United Kolkata Sports Club. His vision is to provide aspiring young football talents with a platform to shine in the professional arena. Through the United Kolkata Sports Club, he dreams to nurture and empower budding athletes, offering them opportunities to showcase their skills and realise their full potential on the grand stage of professional football.
Calling it “Kolkata’s very own club for the very own people of the city”, the logo of the club reflects everything that’s uniquely Kolkata. Featuring landmarks like the Howrah Bridge and the iconic tram, symbols deeply rooted in the city’s legacy, the club signifies Kolkata’s rich cultural heritage. However, beyond mere symbolism, the club holds a grander vision — to cultivate sporting talent from a young age, starting from school, college, and university levels, and to pave the way for their smooth transition into professional football.
Supported by the Techno India Group, let’s not confuse the United Kolkata Sports Club as another football team of the Sister Nivedita University. Recently approved by the Indian Football Association (IFA), the young entrepreneur harbours the dream that the club will play Indian Super League (ISL) in the next five years. “United Kolkata Sports Club will focus on nurturing young players from schools and universities who dream of playing professional football. We will also have a few marquee players, whom they can learn from and train alongside. Beginning this year, the club will compete in the Calcutta 1st Division. The focus is on the homegrown players, rather than relying on acquiring players from other states,” he said.
Young, dynamic Roychowdhury, also director, Techno India Group, is an ardent sports enthusiast (read football). He’s attended the last three FIFA World Cup finals. Also in charge of the sporting division of Techno India Group schools, the largest educational conglomerate in eastern India, he wants the club to go national. “It’s important to blend sports and education to help students grow in every way. We’re planning to take this initiative across India. My inspiration comes from students like Titas Sadhu (a student of Techno India School in Chinsurah and a star player in the T20 World Cup). Despite facing challenges in our tough education system, Titas followed her passion for sports with determination, even though she didn’t have much help. I believe that if schools can give students a little push, they can do even better in their passions, and this can change their lives,” he said.
The focus for the club authorities is to improve the football landscape of the country from grassroots levels. Their vision is to see India participating in the 2034 football World Cup, with 4-5 players from the academy in the national team. The club has roped in the popular Deepak Mandal as the coach and Mohun Bagan legend Jose Barreto as the mentor. With Techno India Group’s Sports University on the horizon, it’s quite certain that the club will grow rapidly. Talks with European clubs are also underway to bring in European coaches for training. Training for the boys starts on April 15 at the Salt Lake GD Block ground.
As someone living his dream every day, Roychowdhury is confident that United Kolkata Sports Club will make history, just like the Techno India Group did in education. “We are young and new, but I know our club will change the football landscape of India,” he signed off.
United Kolkata SC (not to be confused with Nabab Bhattacharya's United SC) are leading the table in Group B with 19 points in 7 games, having won 6 of their matches so far, and drawn with mighty Diamond Harbour FC.
The club was formed in 2024 and won the Kolkata League Championship and secured a promotion to Premier Division in the very first year
Some details about the club:
On a day Mohun Bagan won their maiden League Winners Shield, the city witnessed the launch of another football club, United Kolkata Sports Club with an ambitious 'goal to play in the top-tier Indian Super League'.
The club, which has named former India footballer Deepak Mondal as its head coach during the launch here on Monday, will kick off its journey from the First Division in the Calcutta Football League in the upcoming season. "We will have our team building soon and will start our journey from first division in the next season," Mondal said. Backed by city-based private educational conglomerate Techno India Group, the club also has tied up with Brazilian former Mohun Bagan forward Jose Ramirez Barreto. "With his extensive experience and expertise, he is expected to lead the team to new heights," the club said in a statement. The club will have practice grounds at Salt Lake.
"The club aims to compete with new talents by taking in players from universities across India. Our goal is to feature in the ISL," said secretary of the club, Debdutt Roychowdhury. He further announced their plans to open a sports university for the students to pursue their career further in sports.
In their very first year, the club has achieved a championship title — an unparalleled feat in Kolkata football history. United Kolkata SC was officially launched on April 15, 2024, and began training under Coach Deepak Mondal in May. Within a few months, they have achieved massive success. The club’s founder and secretary, Debdut Roychowdhury, had dreamt of becoming champions from day one and that dream was realised on this historic day. Debdut Roychowdhury said: “Although it might seem surprising, this was always our goal. We aimed to bring a change to Maidan football and secure a promotion to the Premier Division by becoming champions. I told the players in the dressing room that our mission isn’t over yet — we have to win. While most teams don’t practice 5-6 days a week at this level, we did and it paid off.”
Have you been a football player in your school’s team, represented the university but then failed to make a cut in professional football due to limited opportunities and infrastructure? Undoubtedly, academics are crucial in a student’s life. But sports also play a pivotal role in shaping individuals into future leaders. They learn essential life skills such as self-discipline, commitment, teamwork, and promote healthy lifestyle habits. Moreover, sports encourage decision-making and problem-solving abilities, offering holistic training. Inspired by this vision and driven by a greater idea, Debdut Roychowdhury has founded the United Kolkata Sports Club. His vision is to provide aspiring young football talents with a platform to shine in the professional arena. Through the United Kolkata Sports Club, he dreams to nurture and empower budding athletes, offering them opportunities to showcase their skills and realise their full potential on the grand stage of professional football.
Calling it “Kolkata’s very own club for the very own people of the city”, the logo of the club reflects everything that’s uniquely Kolkata. Featuring landmarks like the Howrah Bridge and the iconic tram, symbols deeply rooted in the city’s legacy, the club signifies Kolkata’s rich cultural heritage. However, beyond mere symbolism, the club holds a grander vision — to cultivate sporting talent from a young age, starting from school, college, and university levels, and to pave the way for their smooth transition into professional football.
Supported by the Techno India Group, let’s not confuse the United Kolkata Sports Club as another football team of the Sister Nivedita University. Recently approved by the Indian Football Association (IFA), the young entrepreneur harbours the dream that the club will play Indian Super League (ISL) in the next five years. “United Kolkata Sports Club will focus on nurturing young players from schools and universities who dream of playing professional football. We will also have a few marquee players, whom they can learn from and train alongside. Beginning this year, the club will compete in the Calcutta 1st Division. The focus is on the homegrown players, rather than relying on acquiring players from other states,” he said.
Young, dynamic Roychowdhury, also director, Techno India Group, is an ardent sports enthusiast (read football). He’s attended the last three FIFA World Cup finals. Also in charge of the sporting division of Techno India Group schools, the largest educational conglomerate in eastern India, he wants the club to go national. “It’s important to blend sports and education to help students grow in every way. We’re planning to take this initiative across India. My inspiration comes from students like Titas Sadhu (a student of Techno India School in Chinsurah and a star player in the T20 World Cup). Despite facing challenges in our tough education system, Titas followed her passion for sports with determination, even though she didn’t have much help. I believe that if schools can give students a little push, they can do even better in their passions, and this can change their lives,” he said.
The focus for the club authorities is to improve the football landscape of the country from grassroots levels. Their vision is to see India participating in the 2034 football World Cup, with 4-5 players from the academy in the national team. The club has roped in the popular Deepak Mandal as the coach and Mohun Bagan legend Jose Barreto as the mentor. With Techno India Group’s Sports University on the horizon, it’s quite certain that the club will grow rapidly. Talks with European clubs are also underway to bring in European coaches for training. Training for the boys starts on April 15 at the Salt Lake GD Block ground.
As someone living his dream every day, Roychowdhury is confident that United Kolkata Sports Club will make history, just like the Techno India Group did in education. “We are young and new, but I know our club will change the football landscape of India,” he signed off.
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East Bengal notched up consecutive wins in the Calcutta Football League after beating BSS Sporting 6-0 at Barrackpore‘s Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay Stadium on Tuesday.
East Bengal jumps to third place in Group A after the win and now has 11 points from six matches. The top three teams in the group will advance to the Super Six round.
Chaku Mandi, David Lalhlansanga, Muhammed Ashiq, Naseeb Rahman, Mark Zothanpuia, and Guite Vanlalpeka bagged a goal apiece for the Bino George-coached side.
https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/east-bengal-vs-bss-sporting-calcutta-football-league-cfl-score-report-goals-indian-football/article69869890.ece
CFL (Calcutta) Premier Division Table
https://theawayend.co/calcutta-premier-division/
The club was formed in 2024 and won the Kolkata League Championship and secured a promotion to Premier Division in the very first year
Some details about the club:
On a day Mohun Bagan won their maiden League Winners Shield, the city witnessed the launch of another football club, United Kolkata Sports Club with an ambitious 'goal to play in the top-tier Indian Super League'.
The club, which has named former India footballer Deepak Mondal as its head coach during the launch here on Monday, will kick off its journey from the First Division in the Calcutta Football League in the upcoming season. "We will have our team building soon and will start our journey from first division in the next season," Mondal said. Backed by city-based private educational conglomerate Techno India Group, the club also has tied up with Brazilian former Mohun Bagan forward Jose Ramirez Barreto. "With his extensive experience and expertise, he is expected to lead the team to new heights," the club said in a statement. The club will have practice grounds at Salt Lake.
"The club aims to compete with new talents by taking in players from universities across India. Our goal is to feature in the ISL," said secretary of the club, Debdutt Roychowdhury. He further announced their plans to open a sports university for the students to pursue their career further in sports.
https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/educational-group-launches-united-kolkata-sports-club-aims-to-play-in-isl-2980623
In their very first year, the club has achieved a championship title — an unparalleled feat in Kolkata football history. United Kolkata SC was officially launched on April 15, 2024, and began training under Coach Deepak Mondal in May. Within a few months, they have achieved massive success. The club’s founder and secretary, Debdut Roychowdhury, had dreamt of becoming champions from day one and that dream was realised on this historic day. Debdut Roychowdhury said: “Although it might seem surprising, this was always our goal. We aimed to bring a change to Maidan football and secure a promotion to the Premier Division by becoming champions. I told the players in the dressing room that our mission isn’t over yet — we have to win. While most teams don’t practice 5-6 days a week at this level, we did and it paid off.”
https://www.millenniumpost.in/bengal/uksc-crowned-as-champions-of-kolkata-league-premier-division-587844
Have you been a football player in your school’s team, represented the university but then failed to make a cut in professional football due to limited opportunities and infrastructure? Undoubtedly, academics are crucial in a student’s life. But sports also play a pivotal role in shaping individuals into future leaders. They learn essential life skills such as self-discipline, commitment, teamwork, and promote healthy lifestyle habits. Moreover, sports encourage decision-making and problem-solving abilities, offering holistic training. Inspired by this vision and driven by a greater idea, Debdut Roychowdhury has founded the United Kolkata Sports Club. His vision is to provide aspiring young football talents with a platform to shine in the professional arena. Through the United Kolkata Sports Club, he dreams to nurture and empower budding athletes, offering them opportunities to showcase their skills and realise their full potential on the grand stage of professional football.
Calling it “Kolkata’s very own club for the very own people of the city”, the logo of the club reflects everything that’s uniquely Kolkata. Featuring landmarks like the Howrah Bridge and the iconic tram, symbols deeply rooted in the city’s legacy, the club signifies Kolkata’s rich cultural heritage. However, beyond mere symbolism, the club holds a grander vision — to cultivate sporting talent from a young age, starting from school, college, and university levels, and to pave the way for their smooth transition into professional football.
Supported by the Techno India Group, let’s not confuse the United Kolkata Sports Club as another football team of the Sister Nivedita University. Recently approved by the Indian Football Association (IFA), the young entrepreneur harbours the dream that the club will play Indian Super League (ISL) in the next five years. “United Kolkata Sports Club will focus on nurturing young players from schools and universities who dream of playing professional football. We will also have a few marquee players, whom they can learn from and train alongside. Beginning this year, the club will compete in the Calcutta 1st Division. The focus is on the homegrown players, rather than relying on acquiring players from other states,” he said.
Young, dynamic Roychowdhury, also director, Techno India Group, is an ardent sports enthusiast (read football). He’s attended the last three FIFA World Cup finals. Also in charge of the sporting division of Techno India Group schools, the largest educational conglomerate in eastern India, he wants the club to go national. “It’s important to blend sports and education to help students grow in every way. We’re planning to take this initiative across India. My inspiration comes from students like Titas Sadhu (a student of Techno India School in Chinsurah and a star player in the T20 World Cup). Despite facing challenges in our tough education system, Titas followed her passion for sports with determination, even though she didn’t have much help. I believe that if schools can give students a little push, they can do even better in their passions, and this can change their lives,” he said.
The focus for the club authorities is to improve the football landscape of the country from grassroots levels. Their vision is to see India participating in the 2034 football World Cup, with 4-5 players from the academy in the national team. The club has roped in the popular Deepak Mandal as the coach and Mohun Bagan legend Jose Barreto as the mentor. With Techno India Group’s Sports University on the horizon, it’s quite certain that the club will grow rapidly. Talks with European clubs are also underway to bring in European coaches for training. Training for the boys starts on April 15 at the Salt Lake GD Block ground.
As someone living his dream every day, Roychowdhury is confident that United Kolkata Sports Club will make history, just like the Techno India Group did in education. “We are young and new, but I know our club will change the football landscape of India,” he signed off.
https://www.millenniumpost.in/sports/chandrakant-pandit-kkr-part-ways-620879
More power to United Kolkata SC and their efforts to promote grassroots football!