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New Delhi: The hunt for India’s next wave of young footballers rolled into Bengaluru as the News9 Indian Tigers and Tigresses trials reached the city. The selection process ran alongside the Parikrama Champions League from November 27 to 29 at the Bengaluru Football Stadium turning the venue into a buzzing showcase of raw talent and ambition.

Sixteen teams from Karnataka, Goa, Odisha and Rajasthan battled through three days of fast football and high-pressure moments. It was a genuine chance to break into one of the most respected under-16 tournaments in the region, lived up to its reputation with hundred of players putting their best foot forward.

The event was held under the supervision of the Karnataka Sports and Youth Empowerment Department, adding a layer of credibility and structure to a league that continues to grow in stature each year.

The Bengaluru Tigers and Tigresses leg was also part of a far larger footprint.

Sixteen teams from Karnataka, Goa, Odisha and Rajasthan battled through three days of fast football in the Champions League.

Road to Germany

The best performers from the school tournaments will be selected for the Season 2 finale. Overall, 30 youngsters will The best performers from the school tournaments will move into the Season 2 finale. In total, 30 youngsters will earn a special training stint in Germany, where they will work with top coaches, train at world-class facilities and gain international exposure through TV9’s partnership with the Bundesliga.

Season 1 of Tigers and Tigresses had already set a benchmark with 12 girls and 16 boys travelling to Austria and Germany after being flagged off personally by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the WITT Global Summit. With Season 2 now in full swing and Bengaluru’s trials drawing to a close, the race for the final 30 promises to be even tougher and even more inspiring.