Zinc Football Academy crowned Rajasthan League champions
Udaipur: The Zinc Football Academy has made history by clinching Rajasthan League Senior Men's A-Division 2024-25 title, marking their second triumph in four years. They defeated Rising Jaipur FC 10-0 in the final.
With the youngest squad in the competition, averaging just 18.3 years, the Zawar-based academy of Hindustan Zinc dominated the season, earning a coveted spot in the AIFF I-League 3, the fourth tier of Indian football.
The academy's remarkable campaign saw them secure 16 victories in 20 matches, scoring an impressive 70 goals while conceding only six. Their defensive prowess was evident with 16 clean sheets and an unbeaten streak of 13 matches.
Leading the attack, striker Karan Beniwal from Haryana topped the charts with 16 goals, supported by teammate Ashish, who contributed 12.
A total of 17 players scored, showcasing the team's depth and versatility. Established in 2017 under Hindustan Zinc's CSR initiative, the AIFF-accredited elite 3-star academy has trained over 5,000 young footballers from rural India. Notable alumni, including Mohammed Kaif, Prem Hansdak, Sahil Poonia, and Ashish Mayla, have represented India internationally, underscoring the academy's role in nurturing talent.
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Hindustan Zinc CEO Arun Misra praised the team's achievement, "This victory reflects our vision of empowering India's youth through sports. We are committed to creating pathways for young athletes to shine on national and global stages."
Rajasthan Football Association (RFA) secretary Dilip Singh Shekhawat lauded the 'talented' players, calling them 'the bright future of football in Rajasthan and India'.
"We wish them success in the I-League 3." he added.
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