Minerva Academy Meets Norwegian Football Again at Gothia Cup 2026
Minerva Academy’s Boys 12 team met Norway’s Lillestrøm SK in the group stage of Gothia Cup 2026 in Sweden on 14 July.
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Follow the latest developments from Road to FIFA 2034 as we build stronger football connections between India and Norway. From new collaborations and milestones to stories from the pitch, follow the people and developments shaping the road to 2034.
Playing Without Apology
Sara Abdullah Pilot of CEQUIN talks about the role sport can play in creating opportunities for girls and young women in India, in an episode of The First and Only. ... Read story
From Barefoot Dreams to the Norway Cup
Chetan Tiwari, a young player from Minerva Academy’s U14 team, shares his own journey from India to the Norway Cup in an episode of The First and Only.
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Building Champions from the Villages of India
Ranjit Bajaj, founder of Minerva Academy, shares how the academy is developing football talent from the grassroots across India, in an episode of The First and Only. ... Read story
From Norway Cup Triumph to India–Norway Collaboration
A gathering at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi in November 2025 explored youth football and India–Norway collaboration, and became part of the foundation for Roa... Read story
Indian Youth Football Makes Its Mark in Norway
Minerva Academy’s U14 team made history at Norway Cup 2025, offering a powerful glimpse of the talent emerging from Indian football.
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