Reviving international-level soccer in India
You’ve probably heard of Vikash Dhorasoo, who may be the first desi soccer player to play in the World Cup. Here are two more desi soccer players from the Netherlands (thanks, hairy_d):
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Kiran Bechan |
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Prince Rajcomar |
Dhorasoo has some hoping for a revival of the Indian football team:
The 32-year-old Dhorasoo has also sparked renewed interest among expat players, with Indian soccer officials looking to bring them back to play for their country…
India captain Baichung Bhutia’s stint with English club Bury five years ago also brought focus on Indians. Officials are pinning their hopes on young talent like former Dutch under-20 strikers Kiran Bechan and Prince Rajcomar.
Ultimate success in their bid could revive soccer in India, twice former Asian Games champions who have faded away even on their own continent over the last 20 years. [Link]
More on Kiran Bechan:
Ajax winger Kiran Bechan has committed to FC Groningen until the summer of 2008… Bechan (born Amsterdam, 12 September 1982) signed his first contract at Ajax in 1999, having come through the youth ranks of the Amsterdam club. [Link]
Indian Football lists loads more, with photos:
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Resham Sardar (Netherlands)
- Ebbie Kodiattu, Ranvir Singh (U.S.)
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Harsimran Singh Sandhu, Jag Sajan (Canada)
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Inderjeet Aujla, Rikki Bains, Michael Chopra, Gaurav Katyal, Inderpaul Khela, Nevin Saroy, Vijay Sidhu, Harpal Singh, Aman Sandhu (female) (England)
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Vicky Chand, Tajinder Singh (Sweden)
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Thomas Pereira (Norway)
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Dylin Pillay (South Africa)
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Rupesh Puna, Sanjay Singh (New Zealand)
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Manprit Singh (Hong Kong)
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Simran Singh (Denmark)
- Sandhya Ashtamkar (female) (Switzerland)
on Wednesday, June 7th, 2006, 8:19 am in Sports › 
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Manish - You’ll find this interesting:
Mahindra United president Alan Durante mentioned in his interview about 2 Indian origin british players (twins), who r having desire to play in Indian national squad.
Humair Rahimtula - midfielder-striker
Adnan Rahimtulla - striker
Here’s the link for the story: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=060745
and Sports-India forum
[...] Although we have a bit of representation this year, the most entertaining soccer clip (yes, I went to high school in southern california, so it’s soccer) I could find was the closing credits for Bend it Like Beckham. Watch ‘em with hope in your heart for 2026. [...]
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i am based in Egland, UK. there is alot of talented Asian football players here in the UK, who have the talent to be pro footballers. they are not given the chance or are released by the clubs when they are 18yrs old. i have been told by certain people within football, that we will not see a Asian football player in the EPL, for another 10yrs……..WHY. I have seen players of less ability than some Asian players, given Pro contracts by clubs, ahead of the Asian players who have more ability…why. we here in the UK, need a wealthy business man or a group of business men together and buy a EPL club and give the Asian players here hope , in terms of ie if you are good enough to become a Pro footballer, you will be offered a contract, regardless of your backround, colour, religion etc.