Bhaichung Bhutia to join Premier Futsal League as Talent Director

Bhaichung Bhutia to join Premier Futsal League as Talent Director

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Former Indian skipper Bhaichung Bhutia will join the Premier Futsal as the Talent Director, spearheading the Indian amateur talent hunt program. The ace footballer claimed that It was a great honour for him to be a part of such a tournament and has hoped he can help young talent grow in the country.

Premier Futsal, world’s most watched Futsal tournament continues to get bigger and better with the addition of former Indian National Football team captain and Indian football’s most decorated player, Bhaichung Bhutia in its ranks as the Talent Director spearheading the Indian amateur talent hunt program.

Commenting on the announcement, the ace footballer said, “Premier Futsal League has emerged as a category defining offering in the Indian sporting landscape since its introduction last year. It has enabled youngsters in the country to take up the sport and provided a boost to the skill development amongst youth. It is a great honour for me to be a part of such a tournament and I hope we can provide an impetus for more and more aspiring talent to be a part of the Premier Futsal platform.”

Mr. Dinesh Raj, Managing Director, Premier Futsal League said, “It is a matter of great pride and honour for us to have a personality of Bhaichung’s stature to be a part of Premier Futsal. His achievements speak for the kind of impact he has had on Indian football and who better to lead and mentor India’s amateur talent to help them realise their true potential. We welcome Bhaichung to the Premier Futsal family and look forward to a successful association with him.”

Premier Futsal is the world's largest futsal promotions company bringing football legends, futsal superstars and home-grown talent on a unique platform in a never-seen-before made-for-TV product. The tournament was broadcasted in United Kingdom, Middle East, Europe, South America and South East Asia regions other than India. Season 2 only promises to be bigger and more engaging with more match days, greater number of host cities and a varied range of global superstars all set to participate in the sporting spectacle.

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