Sevens football in Kerala

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All India Sevens football is a popular form of football played in India. The games are played with seven players on each side, typically in a smaller field than a full-size football stadium. and Fabulous Clubs The refereeing in the games is not as strict as in regular football and games can be rough and injury-prone.[1] Sevens, as this form of the sport is commonly known, is popular in the Malabar region including the districts of Malappuram,Kasargod , Wayanad , Thrissur , Palakkad , Eranakulam , Kannur and Kozhikode.[2]

Several Sevens tournaments among different clubs are held during the months of November through May. The All India Sevens’ Football Association (SFA) organizes up to 60 tournaments across the state.[3] The matches in Sevens tournaments are often played to fully packed galleries, and occasionally even draw more crowds than regular football matches.[4]

Contribution to football world[]

Several footballers from Kerala, including stars of the Indian national football team such as I. M. Vijayan[5] and Anas Edathodika, credit their experiences in Sevens tournaments for helping them improve their footballing skills and develop their passion for the sport.[6][1] Sevens tournaments have also attracted stars from other parts of India, including Bhaichung Bhutia,[5] as well as international players including some from Africa.[7]

In popular culture[]

The Malayalam movie Sudani from Nigeria was based on an African footballer who comes to Kerala to play in a Sevens tournament.[4] The Malayalam movie Sevenes is also set on the backdrop of a Sevens team.

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Run, Ashique, run: The Kerala speedster who turned India's premier trickster". ESPN. 2019-10-13. Retrieved 2020-01-02.
  2. ^ "Sevens football season kicks off in Kerala". 2012-11-20. Retrieved 2020-01-02.
  3. ^ football association.com https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2019/oct/20/sevens-the-lifeline-of-state-football-2050248.html "Sevens the lifeline of country football" Check |url= value (help). The New Indian Express. 2019-09-03. Retrieved 2020-01-02.
  4. ^ a b "How Kerala shrunk football to make it its own". Times of India. 2019-10-20. Retrieved 2020-01-02.
  5. ^ a b "'Sevens football helps me retain my passion for the game'". Sportstar. 2017-06-14. Retrieved 2020-01-02.
  6. ^ "From Malappuram Sevens to Kerala Blasters - Anas Edathodika remembers his roots". Yahoo! Sports. 2019-01-29. Retrieved 2020-01-02.
  7. ^ "The African footballers changing the game in India". BBC. 2018-08-13. Retrieved 2020-01-02.
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