Coming of U-17 international Sanjeev Stalin

National team pic: AIFF

That amazing free kick goal against UAE on last Thursday from Sanjeev Stalin must have enthralled all those who watched the game. For the ignorant souls, the lads are playing in AFC U-16 Championship and they are placed in a difficult group along with UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Iran. 

The boys went for the kill, took an early lead, ran out of steam in the closing stages, and gave away the match to the opponents. 

Have a look at Sanjeev’s incredible free kick - https://youtu.be/_4KElAv18ZY?t=108.

Sanjeev is from Bengaluru and was born in one of the footballing pockets of the Namma Garden City. Coming from an area that had rich football culture, Sanjeev was quite bright with the ball. Won great accolades for his footballing skills and he yearned to play for the National team. 

He joined an academy in Bengaluru, Roots Sports as one of their first scholarship student, and was there for two years. 

Sanjeev then moved to the Chandigarh Football Academy. It was in Goa last year, while playing for Chandigarh Academy, he impressed the national coach, and was included in the national team. 

Stalin is a key player in Nicolai Adam’s scheme of things. With a nail-biting 3-3 draw against Saudi Arabia, our eyes are set on the last group game against Iran on Wednesday. But most importantly how he shapes up for U-17 World Cup next year. 

Street footballer Krishna Limbu winner of Red Bull Street Style India 2013

Remember the Bangalore edition on Red Bull Street Style India a few seasons back? Well for some reason best known to the organizers, this event is not happening in Bangalore for a while.  

But heck, this years Red Bull Street Style edition winner has a strong Bangalore connection! 

4 cities down and 16 street stylers in, the final showdown started out in Mumbai to crown the No.1 Indian free styler on last weekend. The event was judged by the 2012 Red Bull Street Style World Champion Kotaro Tokuda.
Among the 16 finalists from the 4 metro city, Krishna Limbu was adjudged the winner. 

Now, wait a second - Krishna Limbu, remember? 
It was the same guy who won the Bangalore leg of the 2010 Red Bull Street Style. See the report on gcsstars.com - http://www.gcsstars.com/2010/02/red-bull-street-style-bangalore-leg.html.

This time around Krishna came to the finals after winning the Kolkata edition and he will represent India in the Red Bull Street Style World Final in September 2013 in Japan. 

Here’re pictures of Krishna’s during the 2010 edition. 



Do check out the picture album of the event from our FaceBook page https://www.facebook.com/gardencitysoccerstars. 

Also, a file video which was shot at the Kanteerava Stadium and Bangalore Football Stadium!