- Delhi is placed in Group B, and all set to face formidable opponents including Odisha, West Bengal, Punjab, Ladakh, and Haryana
- Group B matches are to be held in the vibrant cities of Banga and Phagwara in the Punjab
- Captain Abhishek Rawat and his deputy Vice Captain Jatinder Kumar will lead the Delhi team in this tournament
Correspondent
The Delhi State Senior Men’s Football Team is geared up for an exhilarating journey at the 77th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy 2023-24, to be held in the vibrant cities of Banga and Phagwara in Punjab. Placed in Group B, the team is all set to face formidable opponents including Odisha, West Bengal, Punjab, Ladakh, and Haryana.
The tournament, a testament to India’s football prowess, promises fierce competition and thrilling matches. The Delhi team, under the leadership of Captain Abhishek Rawat and Vice Captain Jatinder Kumar, aims to make a mark in every game they play.
The schedule for Delhi’s matches is as follows:
1. Haryana vs Delhi – 9th October, 2023
2. Delhi vs West Bengal – 11th October, 2023
3. Punjab vs Delhi – 13th October, 2023
4. Delhi vs Ladakh – 16th October, 2023
5. Odisha vs Delhi – 18th October, 2023
Head Coach Mr. Vikrant Sharma, a seasoned strategist, is optimistic about the team’s performance and has been diligently preparing the players along with Mr. Ajay Kumar (Assistant Coach), Mr. NagendraSingh (Team Manager) and Mr. Trilok Singh Bisht for the challenges ahead. The Selection Committee Chairman, Mr. N K Bhatia, expressed confidence in the squad’s capabilities and the thorough selection process that brought together a formidable team.
Fans and football enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the action-packed matches as the Delhi team strives for victory and glory. The Delhi State Football Association extends its gratitude to its supporters and encourages everyone to rally behind the team in this prestigious championship.
Delhi’s Team List:
| S. No. | Player Name | Position |
| 1 | Akhilesh Devrani | Defender |
| 2 | Arjun Bisht | Forward |
| 3 | Ashish Sibi | Goalkeeper |
| 4 | Ashu | Forward |
| 5 | Bhola Singh | Defender |
| 6 | Dishant Negi | Forward |
| 7 | Gaurav Chadha | Midfielder |
| 8 | Gaurav Negi | Forward |
| 9 | Himanshu Rai | Defender |
| 10 | Jagdish tokas | Goalkeeper |
| 11 | Jaideep Singh | Forward |
| 12 | Jatinder Kumar | Forward |
| 13 | Milind Negi | Defender |
| 14 | Mohit Mittal | Midfielder |
| 15 | Neeraj Bhandari | Defender |
| 16 | Piyush Bhandari | Forward |
| 17 | Sahil Kumar | Defender |
| 18 | Sinam Maichael Singh | Midfielder |
| 19 | Vansh Verma | Goalkeeper |
| 20 | Shehzad khan | Defender |
| 21 | Abhishek Rawat | Defender |
| 22 | Rishabh Dobriyal | Forward |
| 1 | Vikrant Sharma | Head Coach |
| 2 | Ajay Kumar | Assistant Coach |
| 3 | Nagendra Singh | Team Manager |
| 4 | Amit Parashar | Physio |
Selection Committee
| S NO | NAME | DESIGNATION |
| 1 | Mr. N.K. Bhatia | Chairman |
| 2 | Mr. Anand Dabas | Convenor |
| 3 | Mr. Nagendra Singh | Member |
| 4 | Mr. Bikramjit Purkayastha | Member |
| 5 | Mr. Naresh Mann | Member |
| 6 | Mr. Jitender Sachdeva | Member |