KATHMANDU: The Armed Police Force (APF) has launched its inaugural ‘Grassroots Football Training-2081’ program, aimed at developing skilled and disciplined football players from a young age.
In a ceremony held today at the APF Headquarters in Halchowk, Inspector General of Armed Police Raju Aryal handed over a football to Deputy Superintendent of Armed Police and Chief Coach Jeevesh Pandey, marking the official start of the program.
Aryal stressed the importance of grassroots training in fostering intellectual, emotional, and physical growth among children.
The program targets children aged 6 to 15 years, providing them with comprehensive training under experienced coaches to cultivate future football talents.
“This initiative will prepare excellent players by engaging children of serving and retired Armed Police personnel as well as those from the general public with a passion for football,” said Aryal.
Additionally, the event saw the inauguration of a newly constructed boxing ring within the APF Headquarters premises.
Aryal announced that a basic-level Nepal APF boxing training ring is also under construction to facilitate the development of boxing players.
According to APF Joint Spokesperson Shailendra Thapa, the grassroots football training has enrolled 268 participants, including 129 children of serving Armed Police personnel, four descendants of deceased and retired personnel, and 135 children from the general public.
The APF aims to use these training programs to not only enhance the sports infrastructure but also foster a culture of sportsmanship and discipline among the youth.
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