The first National Aussie Rules Football Championships of India are currently being held at the Gitanjali Stadium in Kolkata and has attracted local sponsors.
This Cricket Stadium was opened in 2011 and seats 4000.
There are teams from 7 Indian States competing which reflects the growth of the game up there since 2008.
This event is a step forward for the game up there. The comp covers Senior and Junior teams and has included coaching by Aussie footballers
Several local dignitaries are attending which bodes well for the future and it looks like our game has established itself and getting on to a Cricket Ground is good news.
Check out the photos and more info on the AFL India Facebook page which has a pic of the teams lined up at the opening.
Speaking of India and Footy the Article below from the AFL Essendon Bombers Web site talks about our game in West Bengal. The Bombers visited that area last year.
http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/2015-10-16/footy-in-rural-india
This Cricket Stadium was opened in 2011 and seats 4000.
There are teams from 7 Indian States competing which reflects the growth of the game up there since 2008.
This event is a step forward for the game up there. The comp covers Senior and Junior teams and has included coaching by Aussie footballers
Several local dignitaries are attending which bodes well for the future and it looks like our game has established itself and getting on to a Cricket Ground is good news.
Check out the photos and more info on the AFL India Facebook page which has a pic of the teams lined up at the opening.
Speaking of India and Footy the Article below from the AFL Essendon Bombers Web site talks about our game in West Bengal. The Bombers visited that area last year.
http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/2015-10-16/footy-in-rural-india