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The Dream Sports Foundation has entered into a strategic partnership with the Premier League to elevate coaching standards at the Dream Sports Championship 2026, underlining a growing focus on strengthening India’s grassroots football ecosystem.
The collaboration will be implemented during the Dream Sports Championship, scheduled to be held in Goa from May 3 to 14. The tournament brings together leading U-16 teams from across the country and has emerged as a key platform in India’s youth development structure.
As part of the partnership, the Premier League will conduct a series of coach education workshops and technical masterclasses for Indian coaches and support staff. These sessions will cover core areas including training methodology, match preparation, physical conditioning, sports science, and leadership. The objective is to introduce globally benchmarked coaching practices into the domestic ecosystem and enhance the quality of player development at the grassroots level.
Neel Shah, CEO, Dream Sports Foundation, said, “We are excited to partner with the Premier League for the Dream Sports Championships. At Dream Sports Foundation, we believe that unlocking India’s footballing potential requires a strong focus on both player and coach development, something we have been doing through our Dream Again programming. This strategic partnership aims to focus on the development of coaches and support staff, and creating meaningful pathways for players to compete and learn at global standards.”
Hrishikesh Shende, Managing Director, Premier League India, added, “The Premier League is committed to developing, growing and improving football in India by sharing our expertise in coaching and youth player development. After opening our Mumbai office last year, a key focus has been to build on our longstanding legacy of developing football at grassroots levels through strategic partnerships with important stakeholders in Indian football. We continue to build on this commitment by working closely with DSF to grow and improve the Dream Sports Championship tournament.”
The Dream Sports Foundation, the official youth development partner of the All India Football Federation, has played an active role in building structured competitions such as the AIFF U-16 Junior League and the Dream Sports Championship.
The partnership reflects a broader shift towards prioritising coaching quality as a critical driver of long-term football development in India, with both organisations aiming to build a more structured and globally aligned talent pipeline.
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