TYDA officials, grassroots level player interact with Hyderabad FC officials
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, August 21 2022:
The officials of Toubul Youth Development Association (TYDA) and the association's grassroots players today interacted with the officials of ISL team, Hyderabad FC who are here in Manipur for the ongoing Durand Cup Manipur Leg (Group C).
Head coach of the Hyderabad team Manolo Marquez, notable players including Akash Mishra, Australian Joel Chianese, Nim Dorjee Tamang; technical director Thangboi Singto; club's head of operation, Anthony Thomas and vice president operations Sushen Vashist were accorded warm reception on their arrival and were presented shawls by the officials of TYDA based in Toubul village, Bishnupur district.
Later, the officials interacted with the young players of the TYDA football academy.
During the programme, technical director Thangboi Singto who is also a State native, took note and expressed pride over the significant presence of Manipuri players in various teams of Indian Super League which is India's top flight club tournament.
Thangboi Singto also exuded confidence that TYDA will groom many notable players and help produce world class athletes.
Hyderabad FC is ever ready to assist the association in shaping international level players, he said while adding that it was a nice opportunity for them to visit TYDA during their stay for the Durand Cup tournament after Covid pandemic had disrupted sporting activities for almost two years.
TYDA's technical director Kh Birbal also expressed gratitude to the official team for their visit and for reassuring their commitment to help TYDA and Manipur in general produce imminent players.