In this episode of The First and Only, we meet Chetan Tiwari, a young player from Minerva Academy’s U14 team and part of the remarkable journey that took the team from India to victory at the Norway Cup.
Chetan shares his own story – from discovering football and joining Minerva Academy to training, competing and travelling to Europe with his teammates.
His journey offers a glimpse into what youth football can mean for talented young players from across India when opportunity, coaching and ambition come together.
From India to Norway, Chetan’s story is ultimately about something simple: a young player being given the opportunity to see how far his talent can take him.
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